# Specialty Doctor in ENT > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lanarkshire. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ent/ebd3944c-5210-443e-936f-982fc12ad42c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ent/ebd3944c-5210-443e-936f-982fc12ad42c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** NHS Lanarkshire - **Town:** Glasgow - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ear, Nose and Throat - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £64,158 - £99,975 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T13:51:38.552Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=257958 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=257958 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 247559 - Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975) - Job closing date: 17/06/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: University Hospital Monklands - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 40 + OOH - Job posted date: 16/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire - Department: ENT ### Please Note: This post is open to NHS Lanarkshire employees only. A Specialty Doctor based at University Hospital Monklands with duties across NHS Lanarkshire. The post holder will participate in the middle grade on call rota. This is a general ENT post, with the potential to develop a subspecialist interest. The post holder will be assisting ENT consultants in outpatients and theatre, and running independent outpatient clinics and theatre lists, depending on their skills and experience. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 9 Consultants, 1 Specialty Doctor, 4 STs on the West of Scotland Training Scheme, 2 Clinical Development Fellows and 2 FY2s. Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager (provide contacts) who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Mr A Chin Clinical Lead for ENT, Ms M Yaneza, ENT Consultant or Lynn McTavish, Surgical Service Manager, all available via the switchboard 01236 748748. interview Date: 18 June 2026 For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalSAS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk ### Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk) ### Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack -Specialty Doctor in ENT ### Additional Information for Applicants NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required: ‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. *Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’ NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk ## Job Details Please Note: This post is open to NHS Lanarkshire employees only. A Specialty Doctor based at University Hospital Monklands with duties across NHS Lanarkshire. The post holder will participate in the middle grade on call rota. This is a general ENT post, with the potential to develop a subspecialist interest. The post holder will be assisting ENT consultants in outpatients and theatre, and running independent outpatient clinics and theatre lists, depending on their skills and experience. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 9 Consultants, 1 Specialty Doctor, 4 STs on the West of Scotland Training Scheme, 2 Clinical Development Fellows and 2 FY2s. Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager (provide contacts) who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Mr A Chin Clinical Lead for ENT, Ms M Yaneza, ENT Consultant or Lynn McTavish, Surgical Service Manager, all available via the switchboard 01236 748748. interview Date: 18 June 2026 For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalSAS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk) Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack -Specialty Doctor in ENT Additional Information for Applicants NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required: ‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. *Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’ NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Fluent in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations. - Current full driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for jobs where an immediate return to site or travel between sites is required) **Desirable** - Preference to work in a District General Hospital. ### Teaching **Essential** - Formal training in educational/clinical supervision for example Teaching the Teachers or equivalent or postgraduate degrees. - Honorary teaching post with a Scottish University (current or previous) - Involvement in the delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching. - Experience of providing supervision and or mentorship **Desirable** - Interest in and commitment to teaching and training. - Experience of providing problem-based teaching. - Experience of organising teaching programmes. ### Training **Essential** - Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a Specialty Training Programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT) : or shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas. - Completed Core Surgical Training or evidence of equivalence by possessing a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). **Desirable** - Training at ST/SPR level in communication, teaching or management. - Experience within UK training establishments. ### Experience **Essential** - At least 6 months to a year of UK clinical experience in Otolaryngology in an ENT post including the emergency management of patients in an ENT plus research post. - At least a year of UK clinical experience in a Palliative Care post. - At least a year of General Surgery experience. - At least a year of Oral Maxillofacial experience. Recent experience in performing elective tracheostomies. - Experience as first operator for operations requiring a general anaesthetic. - Recent and relevant experience and personal qualities to work in a busy unit dealing with the high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions. - Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines. - Confident with indirect supervision of varying grades of doctors in training. - Previous experience in organising NHS Services or equivalent. - MRCS Part A **Desirable** - Administrative / Management experience. - Well developed subspecialty interest. ### Leadership **Essential** - Awareness of the principles of team leadership and effective people management. - Commitment to the Values of NHS Lanarkshire: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork. **Desirable** - Evidence of role as leader within groups. ### Managerial **Essential** - Knowledge of service provision at a local level. - Awareness of the principles and core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings. **Desirable** - Involvement in service re-design. - Involvement in project delivery. - Involvement in NHS-related meetings. ### Disposition **Essential** - Committed to Quality Patient Care. - Able to be understanding of and sensitive to the needs of patients. - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). - High fluency in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations. - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. - Responsive to change and innovation, promoting a culture for organisational development. - A flexible approach to duties, which satisfies the needs of the Service in a changing environment. - Ability to demonstrate reflective practice with evidence of regular appraisal with clear Personal Development Plan relating to Continuing Professional and Personal Development. - Good time management and organisation. - Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm to service delivery. **Desirable** - Problem solver/diplomat/counsellor. - A natural leader. ### Publications **Essential** - Presentations/Publications relevant to the practice. ### Audit/Research **Essential** - Understanding of the principles of medical audit. - Evidence of contribution to audit at least at local level. - Awareness of principles of research with an ability to critically analyse medical literature. **Desirable** - Experience and interest in Audit and experience of design of audit. - Research within the practice. - Involved in design of research relevant to the practice. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBChB or equivalent. - Current full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. **Desirable** - Higher Degree or other Diploma. - Further educational certificates, diploma etc. - Postgraduate exam (or equivalent) e.g. MRCS (ENT) or MRCS Part B - Other e.g. ALS Provider. ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Broad based knowledge and skills in diagnosis and clinical management within the Specialty and encompassing most sub-disciplines. **Desirable** - Good IT Skills. ## Documents - [Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1162486&JobId=257958) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.