Ent Specialty Doctor

Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust seeks a 12-month fixed-term Specialty Doctor in ENT. The post covers otology, rhinology and head-and-neck clinics, theatre and emergency care, with outreach to Southmead and Weston General Hospital.

Applicants should have MBChB and MRCS, GMC registration, and at least 2 years in ENT, with commitment to teaching and research within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold MBChB (or equivalent) and MRCS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• At least 2 years as an SHO or equivalent in ENT.
• Demonstrated ENT career progression with relevant competencies.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinics in otology, rhinology and head and neck surgery, face to face and by telephone.
• Theatre attendance and ENT surgery.
• Emergency and acute ENT care.
• Adult and paediatric ENT outpatient and inpatient care.
• Outreach clinics at other sites including Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital.

Skills

ENT emergencies

Clinical governance

Medical teaching

Patient communication

IT systems proficiency

Education

MBChB or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term specialty doctor post sits in the ENT department of University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, with outreach to Southmead and Weston General. The work centres on otology, rhinology and head and neck outpatient clinics, face to face and by phone, plus theatre and emergency care. As the regional centre for major head and neck, skull base and ear surgery, the post also carries research and teaching. Core surgical training or equivalent with ENT experience is required, starting January 2027.

What the job involves

• Outpatient clinics in otology, rhinology and head and neck surgery, face to face and by telephone
• Theatre attendance and ENT surgery
• Emergency and acute ENT care
• Adult and paediatric outpatient and inpatient ENT activity
• Outreach clinics and inpatient advice at other sites, including Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital
• Travel between all activity areas
• Comply with Trust policies on the administration of patient care
• Contribute to academic, research and teaching work
• Work to the departmental clinical lead and the Divisional Clinical Chair

What’s required

Qualifications

• Primary medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) and MRCS or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Experience

• At least 2 years as an SHO or equivalent in ENT
• Sustained career progression in ENT, commensurate with time since primary medical qualification, shown through competencies, qualifications, research or projects

Skills & knowledge

• Managing ENT emergencies, acute surgical emergencies and ward-based surgical care
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
• Critical appraisal of research and interpretation of national and local guidelines
• ENT-specific skills such as rigid and flexible nasendoscopy and microsuction
• Clear communication of complex information to patients and staff
• Experience teaching medical students or junior colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Proficiency in clinical IT systems and accurate electronic patient records
• Self-awareness of own limitations and development of coping strategies
• Knowledge of and commitment to UHBW Trust values
• Collaborative working, including within a multidisciplinary team
• Clear commitment to further ENT development with realistic career objectives

Nice to have

• Completion of DOHNS or equivalent
• Higher degree (MSc or PhD) or formal medical education qualification (PG Cert, Dip or Masters)
• Registrar or equivalent ENT experience, and familiarity with UK NHS systems
• Logbook evidence of ENT surgery as primary surgeon, and outpatient ENT case management under indirect supervision
• Closed-loop audit or QI project showing measurable improvement
• ENT research activity proportional to career stage
• Advanced communication skills training, formal teaching roles, and proactive feedback-seeking
• Leadership experience and projects aligned with Trust strategic goals