Speciality Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swindon, SN3 6BBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic individual to the above post. This is a fixed-term Speciality Doctor pos...
The job plan will be reviewed regularly. The specific makeup of the job plan will be agreed following appointment. Clinical duties will include outpatient clinics, acute ward cover, and some regular theatre sessions. Participation in the out of hours on-call rota is expected with a 1 in 7 frequency.
The successful candidate will be expected to organise their workload and operate an appointment system in a manner that is consistent with good practice as laid out in the Trust's Policy for Management of Waiting Lists and Times.
- Contribute to the management of clinical risk by reporting clinical incidents and near misses
- Contribute to achieving CQC standards where appropriate
- Ensure that record-keeping of medical staff meets both the Trust's and the Division's standards
- Provide leadership / direction within the specialty
- Deliver a team approach to care through the establishment of explicit lines of communication, ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of doctors and nursing staff are clearly defined and recorded to ensure clarity.
- Participate in multidisciplinary forums to ensure that patients receive care appropriate to their needs.
The principal role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the team. The post-holder is expected to undertake clinics and contribute time and effort to the day-to-day clinical matters that may arise. The post-holder is expected to take a teamwork approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.
There will be prospective cover for annual and study leave.
The post-holder is invited to contribute to academic, audit and clinical governance issues within the department and the Trust.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager from time to time.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Qualifications
Essential: - oMBBS (or equivalent; - oRegistration with the GMC with a licence to practise; - oEvidence of training progression
Desirable: - oSuccessful completion of MRCS and DOHNS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completed F1 and F2 year (or equivalent outside the UK)
- Completed CT/ST1/2 in a surgical specialty, with a minimum total of four years' postgraduate experience
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent
- At least 24 months' experience in surgery, of which at least six months has been in ENT
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of the specialty
- Competent in history taking and examination skills, including basic life support and resuscitation skills
Desirable: - oAble to effectively manage an on-call team; - oAccepts responsibility and is able to take a leadership role
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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