Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Aptitudes
Eligibility to work in the UK
- Aptitudes
Can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, UHBW Trust Values
- Aptitudes
Ability and evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues, including working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Aptitudes
Demonstrates clear commitment to planned further development in ENT, with realistic short- to medium-term career objectives
- Skill and abilities
Proficiency in ENT-specific skills (e.g., rigid/flexible nasendoscopy, microsuction)
- Skill and abilities
Highly developed communication skills; ability to communicate complex information to patients and staff
- Skill and abilities
Experience in teaching medical students or junior colleagues
- Skill and abilities
Proficiency in clinical IT systems and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
- Skill and abilities
Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
- Knowledge and Experience
At least 2 years’ experience as an SHO, or equivalent, in ENT
- Knowledge and Experience
Can demonstrate evidence of the knowledge of managing ENT emergencies, acute surgical emergencies and "ward-based" care of surgical patients
- Knowledge and Experience
Understands the principles of Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
- Knowledge and Experience
Can critically appraise research evidence and interpret national/local clinical guideline
- Qualifications & Training
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent
- Qualifications & Training
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
- Qualifications & Training
Primary Medical Degree MBChB or Equivalent
Desirable
15 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Aptitudes
Evidence of specific projects or initiatives that align with the Trust’s strategic goals (e.g., sustainability or inclusivity)
- Aptitudes
Leadership experience within a clinical or non-clinical setting
- Aptitudes
Clear evidence of proactive preparation for higher specialty training or equivalent advanced ENT roles
- Skill and abilities
Evidence of advanced communication skills training
- Skill and abilities
Evidence of formal teaching roles or development of training courses/curriculum
- Skill and abilities
Evidence of proactively seeking feedback from colleagues and patients. Adapts behaviours and practice appropriately where necessary
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience as a registrar or equivalent in ENT Surgery
- Knowledge and Experience
Familiarity and experience of UK NHS systems and working
- Knowledge and Experience
Surgical experience, as proven by logbook, of performing ENT surgery as primary surgeon
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of managing outpatient ENT case, with indirect supervision
- Knowledge and Experience
Completion of at least one closed loop audit or QI project demonstrating measurable improvement and reflective learning
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of research activity in ENT (e.g. presentations, peer reviewed publications, collaborative research roles), proportional to career stage
- Qualifications & Training
Completion of MRCS, DOHNS (Diplomate of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery), or equivalent
- Qualifications & Training
Higher degree MSc or PhD
- Qualifications & Training
Formal qualifications in Medical Education (PG Cert/Dip/Masters)
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. We have a 1-year fixed term position available from January 2027.
The job roles will comprise of otology, rhinology & Head and Neck outpatient clinics both face to face and telephone clinics, and will include theatre attendance.
The ENT service provides adult and paediatric outpatient and inpatient ENT activity at the major teaching hospital in Bristol, but also provides outreach clinics and inpatient support and advice across a range of other sites including Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital.
The Trust is the regional centre for otolaryngology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, major ear surgery and hearing implantation.
The posts would suit a doctor who has completed core surgical training (or equivalent) and has experience in ENT.
It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to the academic, research and teaching aspects of the posts as it is based within the major regional teaching hospital.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for ENT Specialty Doctor with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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