Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinics
- EXPERIENCE
Recent and significant UK experience
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job as defined in the technical specification
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to cope with the demands of a hospital based Specialty Doctor
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to assist and develop the service
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to communicate effectively
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAINING
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise is required
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAINING
MRCS, DLO or DOHNS (or equivalent)
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAINING
Completion (or completed the majority of) higher surgical training in Otolaryngology
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 4 years in registrar or Specialty Doctor within ENT (Otolaryngology).
- EXPERIENCE
Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
- AUDIT & RESEARCH
Knowledge of clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in audits in the last 18 months.
- AUDIT & RESEARCH
Knowledge of principles of scientific research
Job overview
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, ambitious and highly motivated Specialty Doctor in ENT (Otolaryngology) to join a well established, progressive and supportive team on a 12 month fixed term basis.
This post is based at Dorset County Hospital, a modern acute hospital located in the county town of Dorchester. The majority of the post holder’s clinical activity will take place at the Trust, however some outpatient clinics and day surgery lists are held at community hospitals within the Dorset area and Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust.
Potential interview date: 3rd November 2026
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for the main duties of this post.
Please do not hesitate to make contact for further queries regarding this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see full duties with the job description attached.
For further information, please contact Mr Bruno Kenway (Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead for ENT) via email: Bruno.Kenway@nhs.net or via the Business Manager on: 01305 254085.
Informal visits are welcomed.
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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