Research Registrar in Otolaryngology | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Salary:	£45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1A banding
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W6 8RF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Jul 2026
Closing date:	1 Aug 2026

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Summary

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.

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.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

A provisional timetable is provided below. This is subject to change.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Research Clinic SMH (NST)

SHO teaching

OPC SMH

(ZA)

Operating Theatre (ZA) - CXH

Research Clinic – data collection (CXH) (ZA)

Protected research data entry and analysis time

Thyroid Clinic

(NST)

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.

This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jul 2026

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