Specialist Grade Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery for a full-time position. The doctor will join an established ENT team, engaging in independent operations and teaching responsibilities while providing care to a significant population across various facilities. A commitment to a career in ENT and GMP registration are essential.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Wellbeing programme for staff

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Completed minimum of 12 years medical work.
• Minimum six years in a relevant specialty.
• Evidence of postgraduate training in ENT desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independent operating sessions.
• Managing outpatient clinics.
• Teaching and training of juniors.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Teaching

Education

Basic medical degree

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Specialist Grade Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

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Job Summary

In this substantive, full time role, you will work an established ENT team. As part of the 2020/21 SAS contract negotiations, the BMA and NHS Employers have agreed to the creation of a new national grade for senior SAS doctors, known as the specialist grade.

Job Summary

In this substantive, full time role, you will work an established ENT team. As part of the 2020/21 SAS contract negotiations, the BMA and NHS Employers have agreed to the creation of a new national grade for senior SAS doctors, known as the specialist grade.

The specialist grade is a new contract, and applicants must meet a set of generic capabilities criteria to be eligible for this grade. All specialist posts in the future will be created at the discretion of the employer, where they have identified a specific workforce need.

The job is based in Brighton, Worthing and Haywards Heath.

The ENT department covers Brighton, Worthing and QVH, a population of 750,000. In addition for Head and Neck cancer, Eastbourne and Hastings patients are treated in Brighton (400,000).

All types of ENT treatment are undertaken including advanced otology & skull base surgery. Advanced audiology facilities are present on the RSCH site.

The main OPD base is the RSCH with elective otology lists operations within Hurstwood Park, Haywards Heath and Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital. The ENT ward is shared with Neurosciences. The Childrens' Hospital is also on the RSCH site. At PRH there are OPD facilities and day surgery facilities.

Worthing has a 5 day ENT department with OPD, Audiology and inpatient/day case facilities.

The Worthing department benefits from a newly refurbished out-patients department shared with MFU.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Duties Of The Post Include The Following:

Independent Operating sessions

Outpatient clinic

Registrar of the week

Teaching and training of juniors

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

About Us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-RSHCSPECIALISTENT-497

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience/ Qualifications

• Basic medical degree
• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• MBBS or equivalent licence to practice or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  
  

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc, MS
• Evidence of post graduate training in ENT at Fellowship Level.
• Evidence of a commitment to a career in ENT.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Basic medical degree
• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• MBBS or equivalent licence to practice or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  
  

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc, MS
• Evidence of post graduate training in ENT at Fellowship Level.
• Evidence of a commitment to a career in ENT.
  
  

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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