Job vacancy: Senior Specialty Fellow in Paediatric ENT, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

Job summary

Main area: ENT
Grade: Senior Specialty Fellow
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term : Training Contract)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 188-MA60526

Employer: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southampton General Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £76,582 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Interview date: 22/06/2026

Senior Specialty Fellow in Paediatric ENT

Senior Specialty Fellow

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Duties:

· 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

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Lisa Roper
Job title: Patient Administrator to Paeds ENT Surgeons
Email address: [email protected]

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Senior Specialty Fellow in Paediatric ENT

Senior Specialty Fellow

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

For more information about our Trust

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Our commitment to equality

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Documents to download

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