Senior Specialty Fellow in Paediatric ENT

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Paediatric ENT Fellow

Start Date: 5th August 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

As the Regional Centre for ENT, the Department provides the full range of Adult and Paediatric ENT procedures including complex Rhinology, oto-neurosurgery, cochlear implants, and all forms of Head & Neck Surgery.

You will be expected to participate in at least 4 Paediatric operating lists and at least 3 OPD sessions under the supervision of consultants and participate in MDTs (tracheostomy/ airway and complex swallow & voice) alongside other subspecialities. You will have responsibility for overseeing the daily management of inpatient and emergencies (including NICU/PICU) and participate in a ward week cover rota.

Alongside the Registrars, you will participate in the multidisciplinary educational and audit programmes of the Unit. We have a close relationship with Salisbury and Winchester hospitals to support each other’s on call.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Key Duties

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• OPD clinics at the RSH (Royal South Hants Hospital)
• Airway Clinics/ MDTS at UHS site (University Hospital Southampton)
• Theatre activity
• Audit / Risk / Governance
• Supporting and training Registrars, SHO’s, GPs, FY2, FY1 & Medical students
  
  

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Proposed interview date: 22nd June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 4th June 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• FRCS (ORL) or equivalent CCT (ORL)
• Minimum of four years in the registrar or staff grade and / or speciality doctor grade, at least two of which have been in the appropriate speciality
• Documented audit experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Certification or instructor status in ATLS and ALS
• Evidence of previous training in Otology
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
  
  

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential criteria

• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
• Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality
• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communication in relation to our patient group
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty and integrity
• Flexible approach to work - Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Adequate IT skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits