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Pathways to UK NHS ENT Practice for IMGs
COMING SOON
Pathways to UK NHS ENT Practice for IMGs
A practical guide to entering, understanding and progressing in UK NHS Ear, Nose and Throat practice
LAJ Academy is delighted to announce that Mr Innocent Odiba, FWACS, MRCS (ENT), has secured the second space in our Affiliate Medical Educator Creator Programme.
Mr Odiba is a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Nigeria and an ENT Specialist practising in the United Kingdom. Drawing on his experience across both healthcare systems, he is developing a practical course to help International Medical Graduates understand the pathway into UK NHS ENT practice.
The profile follows LAJ Academy’s current practical, career-focused approach to IMG education and NHS progression. View LAJ Academy’s existing courses.
About the Course
Moving into UK NHS ENT practice requires more than clinical knowledge. International Medical Graduates must understand NHS structures, recruitment processes, professional expectations, clinical governance, portfolio requirements and the available pathways for career progression.
Pathways to UK NHS ENT Practice for IMGs will provide structured, experience-based guidance for doctors who want to:
Secure their first NHS post in ENT.
Transition safely and confidently into UK ENT practice.
Understand the responsibilities and expectations of different ENT roles.
Strengthen their ENT-focused CV, supporting statement and professional portfolio.
Prepare for NHS ENT interviews and clinical scenarios.
Develop a realistic pathway towards higher specialist training, CESR/Portfolio Pathway or long-term specialty career progression.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for:
International Medical Graduates interested in ENT.
Overseas ENT trainees and specialists planning to work in the UK.
Doctors applying for NHS Clinical Fellow, Trust Grade, Specialty Doctor or locally employed ENT posts.
Doctors already working in the NHS who want to move into ENT.
NHS ENT doctors seeking clearer career and portfolio progression.
Proposed Course Content
Participants will be guided through key areas including:
Understanding UK NHS ENT Practice
How ENT services are structured.
Emergency, elective, outpatient and theatre responsibilities.
Working within multidisciplinary teams.
Routes into NHS ENT Employment
GMC registration and essential requirements.
Finding suitable ENT vacancies.
Understanding common NHS ENT job titles and grades.
ENT-Focused Applications and Interviews
Developing a competitive NHS CV.
Writing an effective supporting statement.
Preparing for clinical, professional and governance questions.
Preparing for Safe Clinical Practice
Common ENT emergencies and presentations.
Escalation, documentation and communication.
Consent, safeguarding and patient safety.
Building Your ENT Portfolio
Clinical audit and quality improvement.
Research, teaching, presentations and publications.
Workplace-based assessments and evidence collection.
Career Progression in UK ENT
NHS specialty training.
Specialty Doctor and Specialist career routes.
CESR/Portfolio Pathway preparation.
Developing an individual ENT career action plan.
What Participants Will Gain
By completing the course, participants should be better equipped to:
Understand how UK NHS ENT services operate.
Identify suitable entry routes into NHS ENT practice.
Prepare stronger ENT job applications.
Approach interviews with greater structure and confidence.
Adapt safely to NHS clinical and professional expectations.
Build a focused portfolio for long-term ENT career progression.
Meet the Course Creator
Mr Innocent Odiba, FWACS, MRCS (ENT)
Consultant ENT Surgeon – Nigeria
ENT Specialist – United Kingdom
Affiliate Medical Educator Creator – LAJ Academy UK
Mr Innocent Odiba brings specialist ENT experience from both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His cross-system perspective enables him to understand the clinical, professional and career challenges faced by IMGs transitioning into NHS practice.
Through this course, he will provide practical guidance grounded in real professional experience—helping participants make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes and develop achievable pathways into UK NHS ENT practice.
Course Delivery
Structured online learning.
Practical career and portfolio guidance.
ENT-focused NHS application and interview preparation.
Live or recorded teaching sessions.
Supporting learning resources and templates.
Certificate of completion from LAJ Academy, subject to the final course arrangements.
Register Your Interest
Course launching soon.
Join the waiting list to receive updates about:
The confirmed launch date.
Final course curriculum.
Course fees and instalment options.
Early-registration opportunities.
LAJ Academy UK
Supporting International Medical Graduates to enter, adapt and progress within the NHS.
COMING SOON
Pathways to UK NHS ENT Practice for IMGs
A practical guide to entering, understanding and progressing in UK NHS Ear, Nose and Throat practice
LAJ Academy is delighted to announce that Mr Innocent Odiba, FWACS, MRCS (ENT), has secured the second space in our Affiliate Medical Educator Creator Programme.
Mr Odiba is a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Nigeria and an ENT Specialist practising in the United Kingdom. Drawing on his experience across both healthcare systems, he is developing a practical course to help International Medical Graduates understand the pathway into UK NHS ENT practice.
The profile follows LAJ Academy’s current practical, career-focused approach to IMG education and NHS progression. View LAJ Academy’s existing courses.
About the Course
Moving into UK NHS ENT practice requires more than clinical knowledge. International Medical Graduates must understand NHS structures, recruitment processes, professional expectations, clinical governance, portfolio requirements and the available pathways for career progression.
Pathways to UK NHS ENT Practice for IMGs will provide structured, experience-based guidance for doctors who want to:
Secure their first NHS post in ENT.
Transition safely and confidently into UK ENT practice.
Understand the responsibilities and expectations of different ENT roles.
Strengthen their ENT-focused CV, supporting statement and professional portfolio.
Prepare for NHS ENT interviews and clinical scenarios.
Develop a realistic pathway towards higher specialist training, CESR/Portfolio Pathway or long-term specialty career progression.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for:
International Medical Graduates interested in ENT.
Overseas ENT trainees and specialists planning to work in the UK.
Doctors applying for NHS Clinical Fellow, Trust Grade, Specialty Doctor or locally employed ENT posts.
Doctors already working in the NHS who want to move into ENT.
NHS ENT doctors seeking clearer career and portfolio progression.
Proposed Course Content
Participants will be guided through key areas including:
Understanding UK NHS ENT Practice
How ENT services are structured.
Emergency, elective, outpatient and theatre responsibilities.
Working within multidisciplinary teams.
Routes into NHS ENT Employment
GMC registration and essential requirements.
Finding suitable ENT vacancies.
Understanding common NHS ENT job titles and grades.
ENT-Focused Applications and Interviews
Developing a competitive NHS CV.
Writing an effective supporting statement.
Preparing for clinical, professional and governance questions.
Preparing for Safe Clinical Practice
Common ENT emergencies and presentations.
Escalation, documentation and communication.
Consent, safeguarding and patient safety.
Building Your ENT Portfolio
Clinical audit and quality improvement.
Research, teaching, presentations and publications.
Workplace-based assessments and evidence collection.
Career Progression in UK ENT
NHS specialty training.
Specialty Doctor and Specialist career routes.
CESR/Portfolio Pathway preparation.
Developing an individual ENT career action plan.
What Participants Will Gain
By completing the course, participants should be better equipped to:
Understand how UK NHS ENT services operate.
Identify suitable entry routes into NHS ENT practice.
Prepare stronger ENT job applications.
Approach interviews with greater structure and confidence.
Adapt safely to NHS clinical and professional expectations.
Build a focused portfolio for long-term ENT career progression.
Meet the Course Creator
Mr Innocent Odiba, FWACS, MRCS (ENT)
Consultant ENT Surgeon – Nigeria
ENT Specialist – United Kingdom
Affiliate Medical Educator Creator – LAJ Academy UK
Mr Innocent Odiba brings specialist ENT experience from both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His cross-system perspective enables him to understand the clinical, professional and career challenges faced by IMGs transitioning into NHS practice.
Through this course, he will provide practical guidance grounded in real professional experience—helping participants make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes and develop achievable pathways into UK NHS ENT practice.
Course Delivery
Structured online learning.
Practical career and portfolio guidance.
ENT-focused NHS application and interview preparation.
Live or recorded teaching sessions.
Supporting learning resources and templates.
Certificate of completion from LAJ Academy, subject to the final course arrangements.
Register Your Interest
Course launching soon.
Join the waiting list to receive updates about:
The confirmed launch date.
Final course curriculum.
Course fees and instalment options.
Early-registration opportunities.
LAJ Academy UK
Supporting International Medical Graduates to enter, adapt and progress within the NHS.