About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Medical Degree Evidence of completion of higher surgical training in ENT
Desirable
Evidence of previous training in Paediatric ENT
Audit Desirable
Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements Essential
Research & Publications
Other Requirements Essential
Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit these criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage Evidence of commitment to the development of a sub-specialist interest in Paediatric ENT.
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Willingness to listen and learn Communication Skills Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)