Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric ENT | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a qualified professional for a role in Paediatric ENT. You will provide clinical support, participate in surgical training, and conduct outpatient clinics. Candidates must have completed a higher training programme in ENT and be committed to developing expertise in Paediatric Otology and Cochlear Implantation. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a diverse and integrated health care environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Paediatric ENT.
• Ability to supervise and support trainees.
• Commitment to sub-specialist interest in Paediatric Otology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support at post-CTT level.
• Participate in hot week daytime on call rota.
• Undertake autonomous outpatient clinics under supervision.

Skills

Clinical support

Surgical procedures

Paediatric Otology

Cochlear Implantation

Education

Higher training programme in ENT

Job description

Paediatric Otolaryngology at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is delivered by a team of consultants with expertise across the full range of Tertiary and Secondary level Paediatric ENT surgical practise.

• Mr S Loughran – Clinical lead for ENT
• Mrs M de Kruijf
• Mr N Bateman
• Professor IA Bruce
• Mrs J Nichani
• Miss S Schaefer
• Ms A Harrison
• Ms Emma Gosnell

Purpose of Role

This post within Paediatric ENT will provide clinical support at post-CTT level under the supervision of the consultant body. The rest of the team comprises of another post-CCT fellow, two trainee middle grades, one locum middle grade, one junior doctor (SHO level) as well as an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) and a trainee ACP. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have successfully completed a higher training programme in ENT by the time the fellowship starts and are committed to the development of a sub‑specialist interest in Paediatric Otology and Cochlear Implantation. The Fellowship is open to international and UK senior trainees.

Ward Work

• To participate in hot week daytime on call rota (1:10 weeks). 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 as well as inpatient consultations as requested by other specialities.

Theatre Work

• The post holder will be allocated two consultant‑led operating lists a week where they will join the consultant to receive training in a wide range of Paediatric ENT surgical procedures. This post specifically will focus on the development of skills in the sub‑speciality of Paediatric Otology (such as cholesteatoma surgery) and Paediatric Cochlear Implantation.

Outpatient Work

• The post holder will be undertaking autonomous outpatient clinics with consultant supervision, which will comprise of a mix of rapid access clinics and general paediatric ENT clinic. There will be opportunity to join speciality clinics as an observer.

Emergency/On‑call Work

• The post holder will share in the ‘middle grade hot week on call rota’. Please see JD for further details.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high‑quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

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, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025