Clinical Fellow in Paediatric ENT

Job overview

Department of ENT Paediatric Fellow (ST8 Level) - October 2026 to October 2027

This post is designed as a post CCT position, but those nearing completion of their specialist training programme or equivalent will be considered.  Please note however that this period may not be accredited for training by the Royal College of Surgeons.

The appointment will be at the grade of ST8 for both daily clinical work and for on-call work. The Department serves the entire Leicestershire area with a number of sub-specialty interests being represented. There are also close links with the Leicester University Medical School.

Main duties of the job

The Fellow will be a senior non-consultant member of the ENT department, and will receive comprehensive training in Paediatric ENT.

The general duties such as organisation and running of clinics and operating lists in the consultants’ absence are commensurate with the position of a senior member of the firm.

The Fellow will develop skills in the evaluation and management of Specialist Paediatric ENT inpatient referrals and support the team enhancing flow of this patient group.

1 in 8 ‘hot week’ on-call rota, supervising emergency cases, and ward patients, during the working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with licence to practice Postgraduate FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT OR equivalent.

Competent to work without direct supervision

Shows awareness of own limitations

Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in otology Punctuality

Good communication skills

Evidence of completed audit

Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research. Peer reviewed journal publications

To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas)

Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training

Satisfactory health clearance Satisfactory enhanced Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau clearance

2 Satisfactory References

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.