Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric ENT Surgery

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric ENT for a 12-month position starting October 2025. The role involves performing surgeries, developing expertise, and participating in teaching and research at a renowned children's hospital.

Qualifications

• Five years as a Type 1 Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent.
• Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Paediatric ENT.

Responsibilities

• Perform general paediatric ENT surgery and develop subspecialist expertise.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teaching and research.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Higher degree

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric ENT for a duration of 12 months, commencing October 2025. The post is aimed at those who have completed higher surgical training and wish to develop a special interest in paediatric ENT Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to have a strong interest in Paediatric ENT Surgery and be at CCT level or equivalent. Responsibilities include performing general paediatric ENT surgery, developing subspecialist expertise under supervision, and participating in multidisciplinary teaching and research at BCHFT. The role involves a flexible schedule of 10 programmed activities weekly, participation in an on-call rota, and out-of-hours duties once a week at the Children's Hospital.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its kind in the UK, committed to providing high-quality care for women, children, and families. Our hospitals include Birmingham Children's Hospital, a leading paediatric centre, and Birmingham Women's Hospital, a major maternity service. We also partner with FTB Mental Health Services to offer comprehensive mental health care for young people. We promote inclusion, diversity, and equality, welcoming applications from all community sectors.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. When applying, evidence how you meet the criteria, including experience, qualifications, skills, and professional registration. Apply promptly as applications may close early if we receive many submissions.

Person Specification

Training and Experience

• Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/ VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Paediatric ENT

Qualifications / Eligibility

• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
• Higher degree
• Full GMC registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Professional Interests

• Commitment to audit, research, and continuous medical education

Communication Skills

• Fluent in spoken and written English

Additional information

This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants need to hold UK professional registration. Sponsorship and criminal record checks are also required.