Specialty Doctor in ENT

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Specialty Doctor in ENT. This position offers exposure to various ENT subspecialties, including Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient sessions and ensuring patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Ideal candidates should have GMC registration and a minimum of two years of ENT experience. The role includes opportunities for clinical leadership and skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years ENT experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide exposure to a breadth of ENT services.
• Conduct general ENT clinics aligned with subspecialty consultants.
• Participate in outpatient and inpatient services covered by the specialty.

Skills

Good organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Understanding of the role of Specialty Doctor

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

MRCS/FRCS or equivalent

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor in ENT

The closing date is 19 December 2025

The Specialty doctor post in the department is designed to provide exposure to the breadth of ENT services. The rotating posts will each focus on a different subspeciality area- Paediatric ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology and Otology.

The outpatient sessions comprise of general ENT clinics and clinics with a subspecialty focus, of which some are aligned with a respective subspecialty consultant. The post offers a comprehensive range of outpatient and inpatient services which covers all aspects of the specialty. A balance of independent and supervised theatre sessions are provided depending on the competencies of the postholder. There is a degree of flexibility within the department which allows for arranging exposure to additional and specialty lists. The postholder will be encouraged to evolve a specialist interest.

Main duties of the job

The audiology department offers OAE, ERA, electro-cochleography and BSER. It is a regional cochlear implant centre offering a full range of hearing implants, and has a comprehensive balance disorders service. The department provides a sub-regional Head & Neck cancer service and hosts the MDT, linking with associated specialist services including robotic surgery, as well as combining with the on-site neurosurgical team in lateral and medial skull base surgery.

Specialist clinics held in ENT outpatients include multi-disciplinary combined head and neck oncology clinic, vestibular disorder clinic, cochlear implant clinic, specialist otology clinic, specialist paediatric clinic, specialist rhinology clinic, allergy clinics and botilinum toxin clinic for dystonia.

Outreach services are also provided on peripheral sites at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton, North Tees and Hartlepool University hospitals, Peterlee, Brotton and Whitby.

There is a joint adult ENT ward, shared with plastic surgery, OMFS and Ophthalmology. The adult ward has a fully equipped treatment room with facilities for micro-otoscopy and flexible endoscopy, and a high care area. There is a dedicated paediatric surgical ward adjacent to PICU.

About us

The medical team deliver the service working closely together with colleagues - ENT nurse practitioners, H&N specialist nurses, audio-vestibular audiologists, and in house Speech and Language therapy.

The unit comprises a modern, purpose built outpatient and audiology department offering the latest facilities in the investigation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. The ENT outpatient department is well equipped with state of the art audio-visual equipment for training and recording. The outpatient department is designed around a central treatment area which includes a seminar room.

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• A minimum of two years ENT experience
• MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
• Understanding of the role of Speciality Doctor, and be able to maintain a good working practice.
• Good organisational and communication at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust