Senior Locally Employed Doctor in CCT Clinical Paediatric ENT

Job overview

Paediatric Otolaryngology at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is delivered by a team of consultants with expertise across the full range of Paediatric ENT at secondary, tertiary and quaternary level including airway surgery including endoscopic and open airway reconstruction, head & neck surgery, rhinology including frontal skull base surgery, otology and cochlear implantation.

In addition to the consultant team, the department comprises of two post-CCT Paediatric ENT fellows, one specialty doctor, two senior locally employed middle grade doctors, two deanery trainees, one resident doctor (CT2) and specialist nurses including a tracheostomy nurse.

This post within Paediatric ENT will provide clinical support at post-CTT level under the supervision of the consultant body. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have successfully completed a higher training programme in ENT (equivalent to CCT) by the time the fellowship starts and are committed to the development of a career in paediatric otolaryngology. The Fellowship is open to international and UK senior trainees.

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To participate in hot week daytime on call rota (1:10 weeks) and to supervise and support the trainees in conducting daily ward rounds including the assessment, investigation and management of Tertiary and Secondary level Paediatric ENT surgical cases.

-          The post holder will be allocated two consultant led operating lists a week where they will join the consultant and be further trained in a wide range of Paediatric ENT surgical procedures.

The post holder will have the opportunity to perform emergency paediatric ENT cases in the emergency theatre either under direct consultant supervision or autonomously depending on case load and the previous experience.

The post holder will be undertaking autonomous outpatient clinics with consultant supervision available, which will comprise of a mix of rapid access clinics and general paediatric ENT clinic.  The post holder will have the opportunity to join speciality clinics as an observer (cochlear implant, microtia, airway, allergy, dysfunctional breathing)

-          The post holder will share in the ‘middle grade hot week on call rota’, which includes being the person responsible for reviewing new admissions, assessing patients in the Emergency Department that require ENT input and performing inpatient consultations during working hours.

-          There is an out-of-hours on call commitment covering RMCH and NMGH (paediatric patients only) with a 1:8 weeknight and weekend commitment.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.