For 10 years INTEGRATE, the UK ENT Trainee Research Network, has delivered large national audits, developed guidelines, as supported national NIHR sponsored studies. Over 170 UK hospital sites have submitted data on over 17,000 patients to our projects, with 26 related publications and many best paper and presentation prizes picked up on the way. We have some exciting research projects in development, including the TYPHOON study, and scope for those joining to change the direction for these or bring in new research ideas. Applications are now open for places on all our sub-specialty committees for appointment for the next 2 years.
We are looking to appoint trainees at all levels, and we welcome applications from any trainee (FY / CT / ST / OOP) interested in joining us. INTEGRATE’s primary aim is the design and delivery of trainee-led audit and research projects, but increasingly there are opportunities to work on outside studies that would benefit from trainee collaboration. INTEGRATE is organised into sub-specialty groups, (otology, rhinology and head and neck) and we have, or are working with BAHNO, BSO, BRS, BAPO, and ENT UK, so whatever your interest we have a study for you. Information on recent projects, publications and awards can be found on this site.
Positions available to new applicants or internal re-applicants are:
- Chair*
- Vice chair/ Secretary*
- Otology subcommittee chair*
- Rhinology subcommittee chair*
- Head and neck subcommittee chair*
- 5 Otology subcommittee members
- 5 Rhinology subcommittee members
- 5 Head and neck subcommittee members
All positions are due for renewal every 2 years
* indicates a position on the main committee which meets separately as required
Chair
Responsible for the overall strategy for INTEGRATE, and its projects. The Chair ensures resources are distributed between sub-specialty committees and ensures ongoing viability of the group and its assets, including financial. The Chair acts as a representative of INTEGRATE and will provide reports to, and liaise with, outside organisations. The Chair will participate in all 3 sub-specialty committees, and ensure core values such as collaborative authorship are upheld. Applicants require experience of collaborative research and audit.
Secretary
Responsible for the day-to-day running of INTEGRATE including the management of finance and functioning as the webmaster for INTEGRATE’s website. The Secretary will participate in all 3 subgroups, and help to coordinate INTEGRATE-run events. The Secretary role is considered equivalent to vice-Chair. Applicants require experience of collaborative research and audit.
Subcommittee Chair x3: Otology / Rhinology / Head & Neck
Subcommittee Chairs are responsible for the activities of their subgroup, ensuring suitable INTEGRATE projects are developed and then delivered, working with the secretary and overall Chair. Committee review of new approaches from outside organisations with project proposals will also be organised by Subcommittee Chairs. Research and audit experience are required, though this need not be collaborative.
Subcommittee member
Subcommittee members are central to the development, delivery and dissemination of INTEGRATE audit and research. Subcommittee members will meet monthly online and may have the opportunity to take a lead in certain projects, or provide an INTEGRATE representative in outside study teams. No experience of collaborative research or audit is required, though completion of audit or research projects previously is desirable.
Application process
Applications should be made here:
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Applicants are asked to rank their preferred positions, provide a 300 word personal statement, and an optional 1-2 page CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 15th August 2025. Applications will be considered by a committee of current INTEGRATE chairs. Appointments will be announced in late September.