East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

LED FY2 ENT

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

THIS POST MAY CLOSE EARLY DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS

This post is a KSS deanery gap backfill from 1st April 2026 - 4 August 2026 only (this contract will not be extended)

This is a post for a LED FY2 based in the Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT).

The appointee will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital with some travel to Conquest Hospital, Hastings but this may change depending on service need.

Main duties of the job

The Trust doctor will take part in the Hospital at Night rota as part of the multi disciplinary team.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£44,439 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-1142

Job locations

EDGH

Eatbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

This posts forms part of the 1:13 Hospital at Night shift rota. The 13 doctors making up the Hospital at Night Rota are comprised of doctors from Urology & ENT, you will be expected to work together out of hours to provide emergency care to both specialty patients. In addition, you will be the first contact for any post operative emergencies for admitted patients under General Surgery, Breast and Gynaecology

Job description

Job responsibilities

This posts forms part of the 1:13 Hospital at Night shift rota. The 13 doctors making up the Hospital at Night Rota are comprised of doctors from Urology & ENT, you will be expected to work together out of hours to provide emergency care to both specialty patients. In addition, you will be the first contact for any post operative emergencies for admitted patients under General Surgery, Breast and Gynaecology

Person Specification

Qualification & Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC at time of application
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years full time (or equivalent) post graduate training (eg successful completion of foundation

Desirable

  • Experience in managing ENT patients at FY2 grade
Person Specification

Qualification & Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC at time of application
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years full time (or equivalent) post graduate training (eg successful completion of foundation

Desirable

  • Experience in managing ENT patients at FY2 grade

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Eatbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Eatbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead ENT

Amit Shankar

amit.shankar2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£44,439 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-1142

Job locations

EDGH

Eatbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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