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About the role

The Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Ear Institute and University College London Hospitals, to build collaborations between clinicians and basic scientists at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾/Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾H, and to maintain and develop the existing unique tertiary service at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (RNTNEH).

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 Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ 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, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa. This appointment is subject to Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.

About you

The appointee should have a track record of high-quality research outputs related to otology and/or auditory implants, as well as experience in medical and surgical management of routine and complex otology and auditory implants and able to integrate with and complement existing service provision. Experience of the wide variety of auditory implants offered at the RNENTH is also essential. The appointee should be able to demonstrate a commitment to audit, quality improvement, teamworking and leadership.

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Application Process

Applications should include:

• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of personal research interests
• the names and addresses of three referees who are leading figures in the relevant subject (including at least one referee based outside the candidate’s own country of residence)
• details of current salary

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: ear.hr@ucl.ac.uk

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