Job overview

Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Otolaryngology (ST7+ Equiv)

Applications are invited for appointment to this Subspecialty Training Placement in Paediatric Otolaryngology Program at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

Three positions are available, each for 12 months. Start dates are 1st April 2026, 1^st October 2026 and 1^st April 2027.

Interviews for all three start dates will be held at one sitting this is anticipated to be  in August 2025. The highest scoring candidate will be offered first choice of start date followed by the second then the third.

The aim of this Fellowship Program is to provide sub-specialist training in Paediatric Otolaryngology at tertiary level following completion of higher surgical training.

Applicants would usually be expected to have completed their otolaryngology training program and to be post CCT at the time of taking up the post. Candidates are expected to have experience of specialist paediatric otolaryngology.

Please note that the post advertised may be subject to change prior to review.

We are actively pursuing equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Main duties of the job

This post is to combine a service commitment to the trust together with an opportunity to experience subspecialty paediatric ENT surgery in a diverse patient group. 

The aim of this Fellowship post is to provide sub-specialist training in Paediatric Otolaryngology at tertiary level following completion of higher surgical training for those who are committed to a career in paediatric ENT.

The 2 fellows are responsible for the smooth day to day running of the department under the close guidance of the consultants. They need to develop good working relationships with other key departments such as ITU, Respiratory and anaesthesia. They will help to train the Specialist registrars and SHO’s. The on call rota is 1 in 7

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.