# Research Registrar in Otolaryngology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-registrar-in-otolaryngology/f6ae13be-3588-4ab1-8da0-8c70374ec3c9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-registrar-in-otolaryngology/f6ae13be-3588-4ab1-8da0-8c70374ec3c9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ear, Nose and Throat - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1A banding - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months ((30/09/26 – 30/09/27)) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T15:13:18.437Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Otolaryngology/Otolaryngology-v8127012 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8127012?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.imperial.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Imperial College Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Research Registrar in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Applications are sought from a higher surgical trainee in Otolaryngology in the UK to perform a period of research at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust. This post incorporates some operating and clinics and take part in on-call rota. The applicant should apply to register for a PhD at Imperial College London. It is the intention that the research will lead to the award of a PhD. Title: Integration and validation of artificial Intelligence into upper aerodigestive endoscopy. ### Main duties of the job This research will critically appraise the potential of utilising AI in endoscopic machine learning, training as well as diagnostics and assessment of upper aerodigestive tract tumours. The applicant will work alongside computer science post graduate students within the same project area. In addition, will take part in recruitment for ongoing trials. Engagement in the department teaching programme is essential as well as maintaining all aspects of good medical practice, such as audit and service improvements. During their time in the ENT department, the post holder can expect to maintain their clinical and surgical skills. The post holder will be part of the ENT clinical team whose focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of ENT conditions focusing on head and neck cancer diagnosis and treatment. The post holder will participate in the ENT SpR on-call rota 1:7 and “Hot” rigistrar of the week rota. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A provisional timetable is provided below. This is subject to change. Regular meetings: Attendance at regular department audit, M&M and business meetings are required On call There will be a 1:7 two tier rota daily and weekend on call commitment, including ENT trauma, general paediatric and adult ENT and an on call commitment for the Imperial sites (Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith) as well as Chelsea and Westminster trust and the Royal Brompton. ## Job Details Imperial College Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Research Registrar in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Applications are sought from a higher surgical trainee in Otolaryngology in the UK to perform a period of research at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust. This post incorporates some operating and clinics and take part in on-call rota. The applicant should apply to register for a PhD at Imperial College London. It is the intention that the research will lead to the award of a PhD. Title: Integration and validation of artificial Intelligence into upper aerodigestive endoscopy. ## Job Description This research will critically appraise the potential of utilising AI in endoscopic machine learning, training as well as diagnostics and assessment of upper aerodigestive tract tumours. The applicant will work alongside computer science post graduate students within the same project area. In addition, will take part in recruitment for ongoing trials. Engagement in the department teaching programme is essential as well as maintaining all aspects of good medical practice, such as audit and service improvements. During their time in the ENT department, the post holder can expect to maintain their clinical and surgical skills. The post holder will be part of the ENT clinical team whose focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of ENT conditions focusing on head and neck cancer diagnosis and treatment. The post holder will participate in the ENT SpR on-call rota 1:7 and “Hot” rigistrar of the week rota. ## Responsibilities A provisional timetable is provided below. This is subject to change. AM: Monday: Research Clinic SMH (NST)   SHO teaching, Tuesday: OPC SMH (ZA), Wednesday: Operating Theatre (ZA) - CXH, Thursday: Research Clinic – data collection (CXH) (ZA), Friday: Protected research data entry and analysis time PM: Monday: Thyroid Clinic (NST), Tuesday: OPC SMH (ZA) Regular meetings: Attendance at regular department audit, M&M and business meetings are required On call There will be a 1:7 two tier rota daily and weekend on call commitment, including ENT trauma, general paediatric and adult ENT and an on call commitment for the Imperial sites (Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith) as well as Chelsea and Westminster trust and the Royal Brompton. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understanding of principles of clinical audit ### Language **Essential** - Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements ### Teaching and training **Essential** - Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice - Appropriate Royal College Membership - DOHNS/MRCS or equivalent - Primary medical degree **Desirable** - MSc / MS / M-Phil ### Leadership/ management skills **Essential** - Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority **Desirable** - Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. ### Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty/Skills **Essential** - Demonstrable knowledge, training and expertise in general adult and paediatric ENT surgery to participate on the StR on-call rota - IT Skills and computer literacy - Committed to a career in ENT ### Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications **Essential** - Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at SCF level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust **Desirable** - Published articles in peer-reviewed journals ## Documents - [frf 2026 (pdf, 504.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10423868) - [our strategy 2023-25 (pdf, 230.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=427) - [job description and person specification 2026 (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10423867) ## 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.