ENT-Specialty Doctor

Job overview

The ENT department at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional development. Specialty Doctors play a key role in managing outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and theatre sessions, working closely with consultants and supporting both elective and emergency cases.

This role includes participation in the on-call rota, helping to ensure timely responses to emergencies and continuity of care. Flexibility is essential, as the doctor helps reduce patient backlogs and improve patient flow.

Candidates must hold an MBBS or equivalent, be GMC registered, and have at least four years’ experience, including two in ENT. Experience in research, audit, and teaching is desirable.

The Trust offers a supportive environment, opportunities for further training, and involvement in service development. Lewisham and Greenwich is a vibrant area, making this an excellent place to advance your ENT career.

Main duties of the job

Conducting outpatient clinics to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with ENT conditions.

Performing daily ward rounds and providing care for inpatients under the supervision of ENT consultants.

Participating in the on-call rota  covering weekday and weekend day shifts, including emergency ENT clinics and A&E referrals.

Attending and supporting emergency and elective operating theatre lists, including managing emergency surgical cases.

Carrying out all relevant clinical administration related to patient care, clinics, and theatre activities.

Contributing to departmental activities such as clinical audit, research projects, morbidity and mortality meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and formal teaching sessions.

Providing supervision and support to junior medical staff and contributing to their training and development.

Working flexibly across the department to meet service demands and support the reduction of patient waiting times, particularly for Head and Neck cancer patients.

Complying with Trust policies on clinical governance, health and safety, and risk management to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialty Doctor in ENT at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust provides high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and theatre lists.

Responsibilities include assessing and managing ENT patients, supporting emergency and elective surgeries, and participating in the on-call rota.

The post involves supervising junior staff, contributing to clinical audits, multidisciplinary meetings, and teaching activities. The doctor will work flexibly to address service demands, particularly reducing waiting times for ENT  patients.

Compliance with Trust policies and active involvement in service improvement are essential to ensure patient safety and quality care within a busy, multidisciplinary ENT team.