ENT Specialty Doctor
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust...
Clinical duties
Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care. These activities occur in the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston precinct and at Southmead Hospital NBT Trust, this post will require travel to all activity areas. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the departmental clinical lead and the Divisional Clinical Chair who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
For further job description and main responsibilities please the attached JD in the documents section.
Please note this advert will close earlier if a high number of applications is received.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent
- Evidence of sustained career progression and achievement in ENT, commensurate with time since primary medical qualification, including attainment of relevant competencies, qualifications, research or projects
- Primary Medical Degree MBChB or Equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of MRCS, DOHNS (Diplomate of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery), or equivalent
- Higher degree MSc or PhD
- Formal qualifications in Medical Education (PG Cert/Dip/Masters)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience as an SHO, or equivalent, in ENT
- Can demonstrate evidence of the knowledge of managing ENT emergencies, acute surgical emergencies and "ward-based" care of surgical patients
- Understands the principles of Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
- Can critically appraise research evidence and interpret national/local clinical guideline
Desirable
- Experience as a registrar or equivalent in ENT Surgery
- Familiarity and experience of UK NHS systems and working
- Surgical experience, as proven by logbook, of performing ENT surgery as primary surgeon
- Evidence of managing outpatient ENT case, with indirect supervision
- Completion of at least one closed loop audit or QI project demonstrating measurable improvement and reflective learning
- Evidence of research activity in ENT (e.g. presentations, peer reviewed publications, collaborative research roles), proportional to career stage
Skill and abilities
Essential
- Proficiency in ENT-specific skills (e.g., rigid/flexible nasendoscopy, microsuction)
- Highly developed communication skills; ability to communicate complex information to patients and staff
- Experience in teaching medical students or junior colleagues
- Proficiency in clinical IT systems and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
- Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communication skills training
- Evidence of formal teaching roles or development of training courses/curriculum
- Evidence of proactively seeking feedback from colleagues and patients. Adapts behaviours and practice appropriately where necessary
Aptitudes
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, UHBW Trust Values
- Ability and evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues, including working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Demonstrates clear commitment to planned further development in ENT, with realistic short- to medium-term career objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of specific projects or initiatives that align with the Trust's strategic goals (e.g., sustainability or inclusivity)
- Leadership experience within a clinical or non-clinical setting
- Clear evidence of proactive preparation for higher specialty training or equivalent advanced ENT roles
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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