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Professor (Chair)/ Associate Professor of Otology & Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeon for Advanced Otology & Auditory Implantation

Publicerad 2024-09-09

About the role

Research

The post holder will be responsible for defining and leading the Institute’s research strategy in complex otology and ensuring that it remains internationally competitive.

In addition, the post holder will be expected to:

  • Lead a programme relevant to basic, translational, and clinical aspects of complex otology.
  • Build collaborations and robust channels of communications with the basic scientists and audiological clinical teaching staff at the Ear Institute, or other relevant UCL Departments.
  • Maintain continuous external funding for research and drive the development of multi-disciplinary collaborative bids.
  • Be recognized as a leader in the field internationally through, for example, highly-cited publications or membership of esteemed bodies. Office, laboratory and bench space, including common laboratory facilities, are available with flexibility to meet the needs of the appointee.
  • Teaching

    The post holder will:

  • Provide outstanding clinical training and education to students and junior colleagues and contribute to developing new courses in areas of clinical or research specialty.
  • Contribute to the Ear Institute’s educational activities through delivering appropriate taught modules, postgraduate student supervision, and lead on developing CPD courses to be delivered in collaboration with the Ear Institute and which are relevant to the post holder’s clinical specialism.
  • Become involved in medical student teaching as well as teaching on audiology programmes at the Ear Institute.
  • Contribute to local, national and international graduate and post-graduate teaching courses and symposia.
  •   Leadership and Strategic Development

    The post holder will have a strong track record in senior academic leadership and strategic planning. There is an expectation that the post holder will develop a clear academic strategy not only in relation to their personal research but across UCL and London academic surgery. It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the institutional life of the Ear Institute and the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital especially through leadership of initiatives to increase collaboration between basic scientists and clinicians. The post holder is also expected to contribute to external engagement, for example through collaborations with industrial partners or policy makers that help to improve treatment of otological disorders.

    Clinical

    The post holder will:

  • Deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to development of innovative service models.
  • Undertake clinical duties as agreed with the Divisional Clinical Director.
  • Integrate with, complement and support the existing clinical team in the Otology and Auditory Implants department.
  • Visa Sponsorship

    This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.

    About you

    The UCL Ear Institute together with University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a 5 PA Chair (or Associate Professor with future opportunity for promotion to Chair) in Otology at UCL and 5 PA Consultant ENT Surgeon for Otology and Auditory Implantation. The appointee must have a commitment to transformative clinical research, high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.

    This post is to expand clinical research at the UCL Ear Institute and University College London Hospitals, to build collaborations between clinicians and basic scientists at UCL/UCLH, and to maintain and develop the existing unique tertiary service at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (RNTNEH).

    The appointee should have a track record of high-quality research outputs related to otology and/or auditory implants. The appointee should also be experienced in medical and surgical management of routine and complex otology and auditory implants and able to integrate with and complement existing service provision. The appointee will join the RNTNEH Multi-disciplinary Otology and Auditory Implant team and will be expected to further develop the service.

    Experience of the wide variety of auditory implants offered at the RNENTH is essential. The appointee should be able to demonstrate a commitment to audit, quality improvement, teamworking and leadership.

    What we offer

    As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days).
  • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme.
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts.
  • On-site nursery.
  • On-site gym.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance.
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