Core Clinical Fellow - ENT | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a St1-2/FY2/3 level doctor to join their ENT department for a full-time role with weekend and night shifts. Responsibilities include being part of the junior doctor on-call rota, seeing patients from A&E, and performing procedures. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This position offers high-quality training opportunities and contributes to career progression.

Benefits

Development opportunities in professional and clinical skills

Promotion of healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Compliant with the European Work Time Directive (EWTD).
• Interest in ENT and/or General Practice.
• Full-time role with weekend and night duties.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a junior doctor on-call rota.
• See patients from Accident and Emergency and GP referrals.
• Perform procedures like cautery and nasendoscopy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Education

Initial Specialty Training grade: St1-2/FY2/3 level

Job description

Overview

Frimley Health Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South, with the Wexham Park Hospital site seeking a St1-2/FY2/3 level doctor to join the ENT department for a year. This is a full-time role with weekend and night shifts, fully compliant with the EWTD.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a junior doctor on-call rota (currently 1:6).
• See patients from Accident and Emergency, on wards, or direct from GP referrals.
• Based mainly in Clinic, supported by middle and senior grades.
• Perform procedures such as cautery, nasendoscopy, aural microscopy, etc.
• Access to theatre if pursuing a career in surgery.
• Engage with specialist clinics and theatres within the ENT department, which includes otology, rhinology, voice, and head & neck work.

Department and Team

The ENT Department has 4 full-time consultants (+ one locum). The non-consultant staff includes 2 specialty doctors, 2 deanery registrars, 2 core surgical trainees, and 6 junior grades (a mix of FY2 and GP VTS trainees where this fixed-term post will reside). The post offers opportunities for monthly audit sessions, teaching, and theatre involvement, contributing to career progression.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Initial Specialty Training grade: St1-2/FY2/3 level.
• Full-time role with weekend and night duties.
• Compliant with the European Work Time Directive (EWTD).
• Interest in ENT and/or General Practice with opportunities to develop skills relevant to either path.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.

Training and Professional Development

While the post is not Deanery-recognised, it provides high-quality ENT training with opportunities to participate in monthly audits, teaching, and theatre.

Trust Values and Benefits

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusion and disability confidence (Gold award from the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme). We offer development opportunities across professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training, and promote a healthy work-life balance. Flexible working patterns are welcomed to meet service needs.

How to Apply

For further information, refer to the attached job description/person specification. This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025.