Job Description

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.

Names of Consultants:

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.



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Ward Work:

To participate in hot week daytime on call rota (1:10 weeks). You will 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 recieve training in a wide range of Paediatric ENT surgical procedures. This post specifically will focus on the development of skills in the subspeciality of Paediatric Otology (such as cholesteatoma surgery) and Paediatric Cochlear Implantation.

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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 includes:

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 England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.



We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the ' Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.



Diversity Matters



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 .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!