ENT Specialty Doctor - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking an ENT Specialty Doctor for a 12-month fixed term post. The successful candidate will join a comprehensive service offering out-patient, elective surgery, and emergency care. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical standards, supervising junior staff, and participating in clinical governance. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Strong links with educational institutions

Qualifications

• Experience in registrar (ST3-8) or Specialty Doctor/Staff Grade level within ENT.
• Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinic.
• Ability to seek advice from senior colleagues when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in ENT management.
• Teach and train junior staff.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit.

Skills

Independent clinical decision-making

Clinical Audit

Clinical Governance

Education

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Postgraduate qualification such as DOHNS, DLO, MRCS, MRCS(ENT), FRCS

Job description

Job Summary

This is a 12 month fixed term post for an ENT Specialty Doctor.

The successful candidate will be part of the ENT team who provide a comprehensive out‑patient, elective surgery and emergency service in this large busy District General Hospital.

The Department of ENT Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. The department provides 24‑hour 3‑tier emergency cover from the main hospital base of Royal Cornwall Hospital, with additional outpatient clinics at local community hospital sites.

There is a dedicated ENT outpatient department co‑located with Audiology at Royal Cornwall Hospital. All emergency and elective surgery is performed at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

There is an adult ENT ward (shared with vascular surgery) and a dedicated ENT theatre with second stage facilities for same‑day discharge. Children's surgery takes place in Tower theatres adjacent to the Paediatric ward base.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ENT.
• Share responsibility with colleagues for the day‑to‑day management of the ENT Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, and opportunity to teach medical students within the Peninsula Medical School.
• Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out of hour responsibilities.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, and our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations – including NHS Kernow and NHS England – to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

• Date posted: 18 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share
• Reference number: 156-MS-4402
• Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital – Truro (TR1 3LJ)

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Post graduate qualification such as DOHNS, DLO, MRCS, MRCS(ENT), FRCS

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in registrar (ST3‑8) or Specialty Doctor/Staff Grade level within ENT.
• Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinic.
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-record-checks-for-overseas-applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital – Truro, TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)