Doctor à Grande-Bretagne

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).

• 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 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 teaching to Foundation Year 2 doctors, Core Trainees (CTs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities. Office space dedicated secretarial support, and networked computer access will be provided. The post holder will also be supported by a Consultant Educational Supervisor.
• Undertake Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust framework, with a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10‑PA timetable.

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. 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.

About the role

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).

• 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 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 teaching to Foundation Year 2 doctors, Core Trainees (CTs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities. Office space dedicated secretarial support, and networked computer access will be provided. The post holder will also be supported by a Consultant Educational Supervisor.
• Undertake Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust framework, with a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10‑PA timetable.

• Refer patients appropriately to other specialties.
• Participate fully in the out‑of‑hours on‑call middle grade rota (non‑resident on call).
• Engage in outpatient clinics and theatre activities.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Contribute to relevant administrative responsibilities.
• Teach and supervise junior doctors and allied clinical staff.
• Be actively involved in clinical audit, governance, and service improvement initiatives.

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Medical Degree from a recognised medical school Post graduate qualification in ENT surgery MRCS or equivalent

Eligibility to work in the UK

Completed at least four years full time hospital service at a junior or higher grade level post since first obtaining full or limited registration. Further minimum of 2 years’ experience in ENT at a Middle grade/Registrar level Able to do independent clinics and low complexity day case operations, i.e.: tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, insertion of grommets, etc.

Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management.

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.

Contact information

Mr S Gunasekaran, Consultant and Head of Service on telephone 01924 543281

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship

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• Medical Degree from a recognised medical school.
• MRCS or equivalent
• Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
• ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS certification
• Higher qualification e.g. EBEORL-HNS, FRCS or equivalent

• Completed at least four years full time hospital service at a junior or higher grade level post since first obtaining full or limited registration. Further minimum of 2 years experience in ENT at a Middle grade/Registrar level.
• Able to do independent clinics and low complexity day case operations, i.e.: tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, insertion of grommets, etc.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills
• Clinical research and development
• UK ENT experience

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management
• Possess good organisational skills

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

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.