Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

ENT Consultant

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced ENT Consultant to join our forward-thinking and collaborative team based across Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped department delivering a wide range of diagnostic imaging and interventional services. The agreed post is for one year with a view to a substantive agreement if both parties mutually agree.

This post offers a 10 PA job plan with a flexible working structure, supported professional activities, and a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical governance. You'll be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, audit and service development initiatives, and provide high-quality patient care.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | Multiple Locations Across Somerset

Shape the Future of ENT in Somerset

Main duties of the job

  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
  • To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric patients presenting with ENT conditions.
  • To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
  • Teaching and training of intermediate grade and, junior medical staff, medical students and ENT Nursing Staff.
  • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
  • To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-DEAN-3133

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Medical Practitioner, with full registration with the GMC, or within 6 months of being included on the register at the time of interview.FRCS or equivalentClinical Fellowship or sub-specialty trainingCertificate of Medical Education
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Medical Practitioner, with full registration with the GMC, or within 6 months of being included on the register at the time of interview.FRCS or equivalentClinical Fellowship or sub-specialty trainingCertificate of Medical Education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ENT Consultant & Clinical Service Lead

Alistair Mitchell-Innes

Alistair.Mitchell-Innes@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-DEAN-3133

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Supporting documents

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