Locum Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist

Locum Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist

The closing date is 04 August 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a consultant post in the Paediatric ENT department in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, the busiest ENT department in the country. The post represents a significant opportunity to continue reshaping a well‑established tertiary paediatric ENT service. With strong institutional support, a renewed focus on collaborative working and a clear commitment to high‑quality patient‑centred care, the role offers the chance to join a motivated and supportive team committed to building a strong, cohesive, and forward‑looking service. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction, culture and clinical priorities of the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to make a full contribution to both the secondary care requirements of the organisation as well as the needs of our tertiary level service. This will include both elective and emergency care. It is anticipated that the post holder has a specialist interest in Paediatric Otology.

The post carries 10 programmed activities which include 7 fixed clinical sessions.

Flexible sessions, which cover:

• Audit
• Administration
• Teaching
• Continuing medical education
• On‑call covering the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital & NMGH

The current job plan shows 1.5 SPA time for core CPD, appraisal, mandatory training, audit and clinical governance and teaching. The job plan is subject to review with the appointee within 3 months of appointment in light of the changing needs of the service and the appointee. A commitment is required to address outpatient and in‑patient waiting times when required.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Completion of ENT training at FRCS level
• Completion of post‑CCT fellowship in Paediatric ENT
• APLS accreditation
• Demonstratable interest in subspecialty within paediatric ENT

Audit/Management

• An interest in, understanding of and experience of rotas and job planning
• Experience of Audit/ Quality and service improvement
• Knowledge +/- experience pertaining to quality in training & quality assurance

Academic Achievements

• An interest in the development of management and leadership skill
• Research & publications
• Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisation skills
• Communication skills

Other Requirements

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and licensed to practice

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.

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum / pro rata