Core Clinical Fellow - ENT | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Slough is seeking a full-time St1‑2/FY2/3 level doctor for its ENT department. You will engage in on-call duties, see patients from various sources, and perform clinical procedures supported by senior staff. This role offers substantial development opportunities and is ideal for those interested in surgical or ENT careers. Applicants must have at least 2 years of paid NHS experience. The position encourages work-life balance and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completion of Foundation Year 1-2/3 training.
• Experience in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a junior doctor on-call rota.
• See patients from Accident & Emergency and wards.
• Perform procedures like cautery and nasendoscopy.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Procedural skills

Education

2 years paid employment within an NHS hospital as a doctor

Job description

About Frimley Health Foundation Trust

Frimley Health Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South. It operates two main sites, with our Wexham Park Hospital site hosting a busy ENT department.

Position Overview

This role requires a St1‑2/FY2/3 level doctor to join the ENT department for a year. The position is full‑time, involves weekends and nights, and is fully compliant with the EWTD.

Please note, 2 years paid employment within an NHS hospital as a doctor is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Department Details

The ENT Department has 4 full‑time consultants (plus one locum), covering the whole range of sub‑specialty interests.

The non‑consultant staff complement includes 2 specialty doctors, 2 deanery registrars, 2 core surgical trainees and 6 junior grades (a mixture of FY2 and GP VTS trainees).

The department prides itself on a friendly and inclusive work philosophy, with regular meetings and teaching sessions.

Training and Career Development

Although this post is not recognised by the Deanery, it will provide high‑quality training in ENT, with opportunities to take an active part in monthly audit sessions, teaching and theatre, resulting in appropriate career progression.

This role should appeal to either a trainee interested in a Surgical and/or ENT career or a trainee interested in General Practice who would like to develop their skills prior to/after GP training.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a junior doctor on‑call rota (currently 1:6).
• See patients from Accident & Emergency, on wards or direct from GP’s.
• Primarily based in clinic, supported by middle and senior grades, performing procedures such as cautery, nasendoscopy, aural microscopy, etc.
• Access to theatre is also available for those with surgical ambitions.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
• First‑class development opportunities for all staff and a wide range of professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training.
• We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis; we work with staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
• We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and strive to provide healthy working patterns.

Additional Information

For further information, please refer to attached JD/person specification.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.