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Research Fellow – Inherited Metabolic Medicine + ENT (7 Months) Job at Mindelsohn Way Full Time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated post-FY2 doctor to join a unique clinical and research fellowship in Inherited Metabolic Medicine (IMD) and ENT at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. This post offers exposure to the management of rare metabolic disorders, ENT manifestations of inherited diseases, difficult airway assessment, multidisciplinary airway planning, and translational clinical research. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative projects including airway assessment and 3D airway modelling in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), outcomes research in primary hyperparathyroidism, and hearing studies in Alstrm syndrome.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to:

*Research into difficult airway assessment in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), including development of patient-specific airway passports and support for 3D airway modelling/printing.

*Analysis of informatics data relating to Primary Hyperparathyroidism, with focus on surgical treatment outcomes and associated clinical parameters.

*Support the analysis of hearing parameters in patients with Alstrm syndrome.

*Attendance at ENT operating theatres, including parathyroid surgery, to support trainees’ specialty development.

*Participation in Trust governance, teaching, and professional development.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

14 June 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor – other

Salary

£54,499 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15148

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellowship is ideal for trainees considering a career in ENT, Metabolic Medicine, Academic Medicine, or a future MD/PhD, and provides opportunities for publications, national and international presentations and development of surgical and research skills.

Essential requirements:

*MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

*Full GMC registration with licence to practise

*Completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)

*Published paper in peer reviewed journal as lead author

Duration: 7 months, with potential extension.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Hiwot on 07391537158


Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellowship is ideal for trainees considering a career in ENT, Metabolic Medicine, Academic Medicine, or a future MD/PhD, and provides opportunities for publications, national and international presentations and development of surgical and research skills.

Essential requirements:

*MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

*Full GMC registration with licence to practise

*Completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)

*Published paper in peer reviewed journal as lead author

Duration: 7 months, with potential extension.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Hiwot on 07391537158

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification
  • Full GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Training or Equivalent

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post.
  • *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
  • *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • *Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
  • *Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
  • *Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
  • *An enquiring and critical approach to work
  • *Caring attitude to patients
  • *Ability to communicate effectively
  • *Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification
  • Full GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Training or Equivalent

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post.
  • *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
  • *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • *Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
  • *Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
  • *Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
  • *An enquiring and critical approach to work
  • *Caring attitude to patients
  • *Ability to communicate effectively
  • *Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).


Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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