ENT Specialty Doctor

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust has merged into Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. A 1-year fixed-term ENT post is available from January 2027 for doctors who have completed core surgical training and have ENT experience.

The role includes outpatient clinics (face-to-face and telephone), theatre attendance, and contributions to academic and teaching activities across the Trust’s major teaching hospital and outreach sites.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• MRCS/DOHNS or equivalent
• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCS/DOHNS or equivalent
• Higher degree (MSc/PhD)
• Formal qualifications in Medical Education (PG Cert/Dip/Masters)

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties: outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care across multiple sites
• Travel to all activity areas within UHBW and affiliated sites
• Adhere to Trust policies for patient care and governance
• Management and Leadership responsibilities to the clinical lead and Divisional Clinical Chair
• Contribute to academic, research and teaching activities within the department

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Critical appraisal

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

MBChB or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

DOHNS or equivalent

MSc/PhD

PG Cert/Dip/Masters in Medical Education

Tools

Medical IT systems

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. We have a 1-year fixed term position available from January 2027.

The job roles will comprise of otology, rhinology & Head and Neck outpatient clinics both face to face and telephone clinics, and will include theatre attendance.

The ENT service provides adult and paediatric outpatient and inpatient ENT activity at the major teaching hospital in Bristol, but also provides outreach clinics and inpatient support and advice across a range of other sites including Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital.

The Trust is the regional centre for otolaryngology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, major ear surgery and hearing implantation.

The posts would suit a doctor who has completed core surgical training (or equivalent) and has experience in ENT.

It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to the academic, research and teaching aspects of the posts as it is based within the major regional teaching hospital.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties

Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care. These activities occur in the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston precinct and at Southmead Hospital NBT Trust, this post will require travel to all activity areas. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the departmental clinical lead and the Divisional Clinical Chair who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further job description and main responsibilities please the attached JD in the documents section.

Please note this advert will close earlier if a high number of applications is received.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent
• Evidence of sustained career progression and achievement in ENT, commensurate with time since primary medical qualification, including attainment of relevant competencies, qualifications, research or projects
• Primary Medical Degree MBChB or Equivalent
• Completion of MRCS, DOHNS (Diplomate of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery), or equivalent
• Higher degree MSc or PhD
• Formal qualifications in Medical Education (PG Cert/Dip/Masters)

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience as an SHO, or equivalent, in ENT
• Can demonstrate evidence of the knowledge of managing ENT emergencies, acute surgical emergencies and "ward-based" care of surgical patients
• Understands the principles of Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
• Can critically appraise research evidence and interpret national/local clinical guideline
• Experience as a registrar or equivalent in ENT Surgery
• Familiarity and experience of UK NHS systems and working
• Surgical experience, as proven by logbook, of performing ENT surgery as primary surgeon
• Evidence of managing outpatient ENT case, with indirect supervision
• Completion of at least one closed loop audit or QI project demonstrating measurable improvement and reflective learning
• Evidence of research activity in ENT (e.g. presentations, peer reviewed publications, collaborative research roles), proportional to career stage

Skill and abilities

• Highly developed communication skills; ability to communicate complex information to patients and staff
• Experience in teaching medical students or junior colleagues
• Proficiency in clinical IT systems and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
• Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
• Evidence of advanced communication skills training
• Evidence of formal teaching roles or development of training courses/curriculum
• Evidence of proactively seeking feedback from colleagues and patients. Adapts behaviours and practice appropriately where necessary
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, UHBW Trust Values
• Ability and evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues, including working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
• Demonstrates clear commitment to planned further development in ENT, with realistic short- to medium-term career objectives
• Evidence of specific projects or initiatives that align with the Trust’s strategic goals (e.g., sustainability or inclusivity)
• Leadership experience within a clinical or non-clinical setting
• Clear evidence of proactive preparation for higher specialty training or equivalent advanced ENT roles

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English