ENT Speciality Doctor/Consultant for Outpatients

NHS Jobs; Slough; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an ENT Specialist Doctor/Consultant for Outpatients to assess and manage general ENT conditions in outpatient clinics.

The role includes performing minor procedures such as microsuction and flexible nasendoscopy, documenting electronic records, and following NHS ICB guidelines. The post welcomes applications from candidates who can provide care to both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and non-surgical management of general ENT conditions.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures, specifically microsuction and flexible nasendoscopy.
• Complete accurate electronic patient records and GP outcome letters on the day of consultation.
• Escalate complex cases to local acute trusts when appropriate.

Job description

ENT Speciality Doctor/Consultant for Outpatients

Primary Accountabilities Clinical Duties

Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and non-surgical management of general ENT conditions. Perform minor outpatient procedures, specifically microsuction and flexible nasendoscopy. Adhere to local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) clinical guidelines and referral pathways. Provide clear clinical recommendations and communication to patients. We medically manage and treat ENT conditions commonly presenting in the population of the Thames Valley ICB. This service is applicable to both adults and children.

• Glue Ear
• Recurrent otitis media
• Vertigo
• Tinnitus
• Otitis externa
• Recurrent tonsillitis
• Adenoid hypertrophy
• Epistaxis
• Deviated nasal septum
• Rhinitis
• Nasal Polyps
• Chronic sinusitis
• Globus Pharyngeus
• Dysphonia
• Ear and nose skin lesions

Operational & Governance Duties

Complete accurate electronic patient records and send GP outcome letters on the day of consultation. Participate in clinic quality assurance, clinical audits, and incident reporting protocols. Escalate complex cases requiring secondary or surgical care to local acute trusts when appropriate.