Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric ENT

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

The post is for tenure for twelve months. The appointment is primarily based at St. Thomas's Hospital. All paediatric surgery takes place at Evelina Children's Hospital. On-call duties will also include some off-site emergency activity at Guy's Hospital. The position is full-time and will include on-call commitments at an experienced SpR level. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in advanced Laryngology and Otology Some undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in the provision of high quality Paediatric ENT services to Trust patients, including the development of the service.
  • To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high quality of patient care and to contribute to service developments.
  • To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
  • To participate in research activities with the Department.
  • To help maintain the data collection of patients.

About us

Our children's ear, nose and throat (ENT) service is one of the largest and most specialised in the UK.

We see children from across south London and south east England with conditions including:

  • airway, breathing and voice problems
  • adenoid and tonsil conditions, including sleep apnoea and tonsillitis
  • conditions needing hearing implant surgery, including cochlear implants, middle ear implants and bone anchored hearing aids
  • ear disease and conditions needing ear surgery
  • nose and sinus conditions
  • inherited and acquired head and neck problems
  • ear, nose and throat emergencies

Ourear, nose and throat teamincludes consultant surgeons, specialist nurses, speech therapists and other professionals

Many of the children we see have complex medical conditions and need long-term support. We work closely with colleagues in other departments at Evelina London Children's Hospital, in the community and at other hospitals to provide this.

We regularly participate in clinical research to improve our understanding of ENT conditions for the benefit of our patients.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Pro rata salary according to experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4751 B

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

St Thomas's Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

MONDAY

Theatre

Theatre

TUESDAY

OPD

OPD clinic

WEDNESDAY

Research

Half Day

THURSDAY

OPD

OPD

FRIDAY

Theatre

Theatre

Job description

Job responsibilities

MONDAY

Theatre

Theatre

TUESDAY

OPD

OPD clinic

WEDNESDAY

Research

Half Day

THURSDAY

OPD

OPD

FRIDAY

Theatre

Theatre

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and carers
  • Team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles

Research and teaching

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research
  • Publication in at least one specialist field related to ENT surgery
  • Experience in clinical guideline development

Qualifications and clinical experience

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT
  • Some personal experience in specialist rhinology surgery. Should be able to perform basic ESS and septoplasty without assistance
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and carers
  • Team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles

Research and teaching

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research
  • Publication in at least one specialist field related to ENT surgery
  • Experience in clinical guideline development

Qualifications and clinical experience

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT
  • Some personal experience in specialist rhinology surgery. Should be able to perform basic ESS and septoplasty without assistance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

St Thomas's Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

St Thomas's Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, Paediatric ENT

Chris Pepper

Chris.Pepper@gstt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Pro rata salary according to experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4751 B

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

St Thomas's Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


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