ENT Specialty Doctor - 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is looking for an ENT Specialty Doctor for a 12-month fixed-term position. You will be part of a team that provides an extensive out-patient and surgical service in a busy general hospital. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical standards, managing the department, and teaching medical students. The role offers a supportive working environment, with a focus on career development, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. Applications are encouraged before the closing date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional registration and qualifications as required.
• Experience in ENT specialties is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ENT.
• Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ENT Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Employer

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, 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- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals 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.

Benefits

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.

Employment Checks

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

Application

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.