General Practitioner with an Extended Role in ENT

Transformation Unit; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Structured mentoring

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield is recruiting General Practitioners with an Extended Role (GPwER) in ENT on a part-time basis, allocated 2.5 PAs per week. The role includes outpatient clinics, triage, and governance responsibilities within ENT.

The Trust offers flexible working, no on-call duties, and a supportive, digitally advanced environment with mentoring and opportunities to develop a special interest across primary and secondary care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice.
• MRCGP or equivalent.
• MRCS ENT or equivalent.
• PhD or Masters or other higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of ENT patients referred.
• Triaging referrals and providing Advice & Guidance.
• Clinical interventions (e.g. micro-suction, flexible nasal endoscopy, audiology).
• Education and collaboration with GPwERs and ENT teams.
• Contribute to ENT pathways across primary and secondary care.
• Support and train primary care colleagues in ENT management.

Skills

ENT experience

GPwER collaboration

Education and supervision

Outpatient clinics

Education

MRCGP or equivalent

MRCS ENT or equivalent

Licence to Practice

PhD or Masters

Job description

Main area ENT Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent: Part Time - Allocated 2.5PAs each (this includes 0.5 SPA) Hours 2.5 sessions per week (4 part time roles - allocated 2.5PAs each (this includes 0.5 SPA). Possibility to provide more than 2.5PAs should candidate be able to) Job ref 372-SURG-MD209

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Town Lindley, Huddersfield Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) Closing 31/10/2026 23:59

General Practitioner with an Extended Role in ENT

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

Are you a GP with some ENT experience and a desire to take your skills further in a flexible, multi-disciplinary team? We’re looking for motivated GPs to join our ENT colleagues at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) as General Practitioners with an Extended Role (GPwER) in ENT.

This opportunity allows you to continue working in primary care whilst helping shape a more integrated approach to ENT care across our region.

Main duties of the job

About the role

• Up to 2.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week (1 PA = 4 hours)
• Outpatient clinics (typically two per week)
• Referral triage and Advice & Guidance
• Primary care education, clinical supervision and liaison with LMCs
• Participation in ENT clinical governance and up to 0.5 SPA for development

Ability to increase PAs dependent on successful applicants availability and service need.

Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical experience, develop a special interest alongside your GP work, or play a role in improving how ENT care is delivered for your patients — we’d love to hear from you. CHFT is nationally recognised for innovation in elective care delivery and offers a supportive, digitally advanced environment to grow your career.

Working for our organisation

What We Offer

• Part-time salaried role on the Specialty Doctor scale (from £5,917 to £23,850, depending on experience and time commitment)
• No on-call or emergency duties
• Supportive team and structured mentoring
• Flexible working alongside your existing primary care role

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has comprehensive facilities for the diagnosis, care and treatment of ENT disease. The successful candidate will be expected to provide ENT services in conjunction with colleagues and will contribute to the development of ENT services as follows:

Clinical

• Assessment and treat patients referred with ENT conditions
• Triaging of referrals received by CHFT as well as providing Advice & Guidance
• Provision of a range of clinical interventions (e.g. micro-suction, flexible nasal endoscopy, audiology, etc.)
• The knowledge to signpost patients to other support services, including local and national patient support groups

Education and Collaborative Responsibilities

• Support and train primary care colleagues in ENT management
• Collaborate with other GPwERs and local ENT teams
• Help shape integrated ENT pathways across primary and secondary care
• Develop management guidance for common ENT conditions
• Contribute to joint training sessions for GPs, nurses and wider MDT

Person specification

Qualifications

• Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice
• MRCGP or equivalent
• MRCS ENT or equivalent
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)

Experience and Achievements

• Demonstrate clinical experience and competence in ENT specialty - minimum 6 months ENT experience in a rotational post or equivalent (although please note CHFT offers the opportunity to train successful candidates)
• Understanding current issues within ENT and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Teaching and Training

• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education
• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
• Good communication and empathy skills with patients