Specialty Doctor in Otolaryngology - ENT

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a full-time ENT specialist to provide outpatient and inpatient services. You will perform general ENT procedures, participate in an on-call rota, and engage in mentoring junior medical staff. Benefits include NHS pension, generous holiday allowance, and support services. If you value a caring and inclusive environment, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience providing outpatient and inpatient services for general ENT.
• Proven ability to perform clinical and administrative tasks.
• Participation in an on-call rota covering emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient services for general ENT.
• Contribute to quality improvement in line with specialty and Trust objectives.
• Run independent clinics and support training for junior doctors.

Skills

Independent operation on complex cases

Ability to perform ENT surgeries

Teaching and mentoring skills

Education

Medical degree with ENT specialization

Job description

Job Details

This post is offered on a full-time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs)9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA). Applications for less than full‑time work will also be considered. The primary base for emergency duties will be Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH), Wakefield, although the post holder will be expected to contribute to the delivery of ENT services across all three hospital sites: Pinderfields Hospitals, Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI), and Dewsbury and District Hospital (DDH).

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient services for general ENT, including head and neck, thyroid, and parathyroid surgery. Perform DCC duties, including clinical and administrative tasks, emergency and on‑call responsibilities, and contribute to quality improvement in line with specialty and Trust objectives. Participate in the middle‑tier ENT on‑call rota (currently 1:7), covering the acute base at Pinderfields and supporting emergency services at Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals.

Able to operate independently with high volume and low complex cases, i.e.: tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, insertion of grommets, etc. Run independent clinics, including acute and emergency clinics, and support and teach Foundation Year 2 doctors, Core Trainees (CTs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners.

About the Trust

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.