Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow for a 6-month position at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The role offers experience in paediatric ENT surgery and involves assisting with surgeries, patient assessments, and audit participation. Candidates should possess an MBBS or equivalent and full GMC registration. Applications from aspiring surgical trainees are welcomed. This position does not require out-of-hours commitments.

Qualifications

• 6 months of surgical specialty experience.
• Evidence of commitment to ENT.
• Basic Surgical Skills Course completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-operative patients.
• Assist in theatre.
• Assess ENT emergencies.

Skills

Clinical competence

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative and self-motivation

Education

MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow (SHO level) at Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post is available from February 2026 for a period of 6 months and is based at the Birmingham Children\'s Hospital site. The post has the potential to be extended to 12 months by mutual agreement.

The successful applicant will join the team providing care for children undergoing both secondary and tertiary ENT surgery. This post is not formally recognised for training but ample opportunity exists to gain experience in the management of children in the perioperative period and in managing childhood ENT emergencies. The successful candidate will also be able to participate in audit and research within the department.

The post may suit an aspiring surgical trainee or a paediatric trainee (FY2/ST1 level) wishing to broaden their experience. The post does not require any out of hours commitment.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Mr J Grainger, Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon on 0121 333 8114.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION WHEN RESPONDING THE PRE-APPLICATION QUESTIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED

Main duties of the job

To provide experience in Paediatric ENT Surgery whilst maintaining the ENT service at Birmingham Children\'s Hospital NHS Trust.

• Preparation of pre-operative patients
• Discharge of patients post operatively
• Assessment of ENT emergencies in conjunction with a more senior colleague
• Working in clinic under supervision
• Assisting in theatre
• Being part of the ENT Team

About us

Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Birmingham Children\'s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women\'s Hospital is one of two dedicated women\'s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,656 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 284-25-7622257-DPBC

Job locations

Birmingham Children\'s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Queensway, B4 6NH

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

• DCH
• MRCS (part 1)
• MRCPCH (part 1)

Relevant Experience in Specialty

• Surgical specialty experience (6m+)

• ENT experience
• Paediatric experience

Clinical Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical competence

• Evidence of commitment to ENT
• Basic Surgical Skills Course

Audit

• Evidence of active participation in audit service improvement activity

Management

• Can demonstrate organisational skills

Personal Qualities

• Team player
• Can demonstrate initiative and self‑motivation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Academic Achievement

• Presented or published at regional level

Additional information

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 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: Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Birmingham Children\'s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Queensway, B4 6NH

Employer's website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/