# Research Fellow - Inherited Metabolic Medicine + ENT (7 Months) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-fellow-inherited-metabolic-medicine-ent-7-months/c048b655-2cbf-4387-8145-b64aaa346f36 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-fellow-inherited-metabolic-medicine-ent-7-months/c048b655-2cbf-4387-8145-b64aaa346f36.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Research - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T00:03:26.651Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-26-0844?employerCode=C0020 - **Application URL:** https://uhb.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/15148?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.uhb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 - 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 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 Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Completion of Foundation Training or Equivalent ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification - Full GMC Registration ### 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 ## Documents - [JD & PS Research Fellow IMD & ENT.pdf (PDF, 502 KB)](document:2956993) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.