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.
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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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
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This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025
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