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Salary for this role£76,582 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

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Role description

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 Paediatric ENT surgery. 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 ENT services to Trust patients, with specific emphasis on Paediatric ENT services, 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.

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED5309

Job locations

Evelina Children's Hospital

Paediatric ENT

London

SE1 7EU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MONDAY

Theatre

TUESDAY

OPD clinic

WEDNESDAY

OPD Clinc

Half Day

THURSDAY

OPD clinic

FRIDAY

Theatre

Person Specification

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.