Job summary
The
position is full time for 1 year and it offers the opportunity to obtain
specialised experience in Paediatric ENT, especially in complex Paediatric
Airway Surgery and management in a multidisciplinary team approach. The
Department also provides hearing implants and complex ear, Rhinology and head
and neck surgery and routine and MDT clinics for our Paediatric ENT patients.
There will be the flexibility for rotation to the respective theatre lists and
clinics according to interest. The successful candidate will take an active
role in the Paediatric Airway service and will be working closely with Miss S.
ODonnell, Miss A. Dritsoula and Miss E. Kershaw. The successful candidate will
be part of the 1:7 on-call rota at an experienced SpR level for both children
and adults.
Please
contact Rebecca Dawson via collettecampbell@nhs.net for further details.
We are aiming to interview successful candidates on 16th March 2026.
Main duties of the job
1.Work for the Paediatric Airway Service,
including managing referrals from
Neonatal and Paediatric HDU and PICU
2.
Train in /deliver elective and emergency surgery
3.
Deliver Paediatric ENT clinics
Provisional
timetable
Day MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
AM Theatre Clinic Clinic Theatre Theatre
PM Paeds airway service SPA Clinic Theatre Admin
About us
the
country. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS
Trusts in the UK. The Bexley Wing of St James Hospital is a state-of-the art
oncology centre, serving the whole region.
The
ENT department has been rehoused in a new area, offering adjacency of clinic,
consultant office, secretaries and management staff, which greatly enhances the
working environment. Theatres are in the same area as our related specialties,
allowing ease of inter-specialty work. The paediatric work is carried out in
the adjacent Childrens Hospital, with excellent ward and ICU facilities.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
There
are currently 16 ENT Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Fellows, 5
Specialty Registrars and 8 Core Trainees/GP Trainees/Foundation Year 2 Trainees
making this a thriving department covering almost all aspects of ENT surgery.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We
are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of
clinical experience, competence and commitment in Paediatric ENT
The
successful applicant should possess FRCS ENT (or equivalent)
Please
see Person Specification
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
ENT
senior middle grade
CLINICAL
GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & TEACHING
Participation
in Clinical Governance and Research is an essential requirement (See person
specification)
The
applicant will be expected to take part in departmental teaching of medical
students and junior doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We
are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of
clinical experience, competence and commitment in Paediatric ENT
The
successful applicant should possess FRCS ENT (or equivalent)
Please
see Person Specification
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
ENT
senior middle grade
CLINICAL
GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & TEACHING
Participation
in Clinical Governance and Research is an essential requirement (See person
specification)
The
applicant will be expected to take part in departmental teaching of medical
students and junior doctors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCS or equivalent
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- ENT experience at ST6 Registrar level or equivalent and above
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCS or equivalent
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- ENT experience at ST6 Registrar level or equivalent and above
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
