Job summary
- Main area
- ENT
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local appointment nodal point 3-5
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7077658
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £49,909 - £70,425 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/05/2025
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric ENT
NHS Medical & Dental: Local appointment nodal point 3-5
Job overview
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time
The Department of Paediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at Sheffield Children’s Hospital is inviting applications for a 12-month Senior Clinical Fellow position. This role is ideal for ENT trainees/residents at ST6-8 (or equivalent), or ENT surgeons who have completed their Certification of Completion of Training (or equivalent), and are looking to further specialise in tertiary Paediatric Otolaryngology.
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will gain hands-on experience in different paediatric ENT surgeries. You will receive training in the management of complex paediatric ENT conditions, airway assessment, endoscopic management and reconstruction, paediatric head and neck surgery, and otology, including cholesteatoma and middle ear/bone-conducting implant surgery.
We encourage research during the fellowship, offering a dynamic environment for both clinical and academic development.
Apply today to join our leading paediatric ENT team!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Paediatric ENT Clinical Lead, this role offers clinical and training opportunities in Paediatric ENT, with a focus on specialist airway work.
You will need to work flexibly to meet the demands of a busy tertiary unit. The weekly timetable is outlined in the job description, but may be adjusted based on service needs or your interests. You will also be able to attend additional ENT lists if cases of interest arise.
Additionally, you will collaborate with the Specialist Registrar to provide on-call cover for the Children’s Hospital during the day.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children’s Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with GMC
- Qualified medical practitioner
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent training experience
- Completed Basic Surgical Training in posts approved by the surgical Royal College or approved overseas equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Validated logbook/appraisal document indicating appropriate operative experience
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management
- Demonstrated interest in Paediatric ENT
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
- Understands the principles of audit
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
Desirable criteria
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work as a team
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sanjeev Gupta
- Job title
- ENT Paediatric Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717241
- Additional information
Please direct enquiries to Mr Sanjeev Gupta Consultant ENT Surgeon and ENT Clinical Lead; Tel: 0114 2717423
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