Senior Clinical Fellow in ENT (ST5-8 Level)

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in ENT. The role includes ward-based responsibilities, medical care delivery, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical judgement, be able to work without supervision, and possess necessary qualifications including Full GMC registration. This position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care and educational support for junior staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed MBBS or equivalent.
• Must have Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Achievement of Foundation Year Two Competency is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ward-based medical care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Manage clinical priorities effectively.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Technical competence

Ability to work without supervision

Prioritization

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration and license to practice

Achievement of Foundation Year Two Competency

ALS

MRCS (ENT) or equivalent

Job description

Go back James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in ENT (ST5-8 Level)

The closing date is 03 October 2025

All Doctors in hospital posts will generally be ward based during the 'normal' working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward irrespective of specialty.

The overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.

• Take a history and examine a patient.
• Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
• Prescribe Safely.
• Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.
• Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
• Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
• Support FY1's and undergraduates.

Main duties of the job

All Doctors in hospital posts will generally be ward based during the 'normal' working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward irrespective of specialty.

The overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.

• Take a history and examine a patient.
• Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
• Prescribe Safely.
• Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.
• Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
• Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
• Support FY1s and undergraduates.

The doctor is responsible with other staff for the ward care of patients and the maintenance of the patient's medical record. They will have opportunity to work with the consultants in outpatients clinics on occasions and also take responsibility for problems arising in the specialty with patients on the ward. They are also expected to facilitate the FY1's to be able to attend teaching. The doctor will be responsible for such other specific clinical duties as allocated by consultants including performing other duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job responsibilities

All Doctors in hospital posts will generally be ward based during the normal working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward irrespective of specialty.

The overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.

• Take a history and examine a patient.
• Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
• Prescribe Safely.
• Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.
• Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
• Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
• Support FY1s and undergraduates.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice
• Achievement of Foundation Year Two Competency
• ALS
• MRCS (ENT) or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement and prioritise clinical need
• Demonstrate appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills and judgement
• Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes including evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies in ENT at time of appointment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
• Ability to prioritise work effectively
• Willing to participate in hospital transfers

Academic Achievements

• Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
• Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
• Involvement in research projects and published papers

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.

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