The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor in ENT

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the introduction of these new roles aimed at doctors who are passionate about their practice and their career outside traditional models. Our posts will combine education and career development with practical patient-facing care.

These posts are not recognised UK training posts. Nevertheless, MYDoc doctors will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities to consolidate and develop alongside their experiential learning, with certificated outcomes or credentialing to support career progression through other routes.

Main duties of the job

Provide outpatient and inpatient services for general ENT, including head and neck, thyroid, and parathyroid surgery.

Perform DCC duties, including clinical and administrative tasks, emergency and on-call responsibilities, and contribute to quality improvement in line with specialty and Trust objectives.

Participate in the middle-tier ENT on-call rota (currently 1:7), covering the acute base at Pinderfields and supporting emergency services at Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals.

Able to operate independently high volume and low complex cases

Run independent clinics, including acute and emergency clinics, and support and teaching to Foundation Year 2 doctors, Core Trainees (CTs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners.

Undertake administrative responsibilities. Office space, dedicated secretarial support, and networked computer access will be provided. The post holder will also be supported by a Consultant Educational Supervisor.

Undertake Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust framework, with a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10-PA timetable.

About us

We are proud that our workforce - our greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to those who use our services. Mid Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities. Mid Yorkshire is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve, respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest standards of care.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2554MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full-time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs)9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA). Applications for less than full-time work will also be considered.

The primary base for emergency duties will be Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH), Wakefield, although the post holder will be expected to contribute to the delivery of ENT services across all three hospital sites: Pinderfields Hospitals, Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI), and Dewsbury and District Hospital (DDH).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient services for general ENT, including head and neck, thyroid, and parathyroid surgery.

Perform DCC duties, including clinical and administrative tasks, emergency and on-call responsibilities, and contribute to quality improvement in line with specialty and Trust objectives.

Participate in the middle-tier ENT on-call rota (currently 1:7), covering the acute base at Pinderfields and supporting emergency services at Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals.

Able to operate independently high volume and low complex cases

Run independent clinics, including acute and emergency clinics, and support and teaching to Foundation Year 2 doctors, Core Trainees (CTs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners.

Undertake administrative responsibilities. Office space, dedicated secretarial support, and networked computer access will be provided. The post holder will also be supported by a Consultant Educational Supervisor.

Undertake Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust framework, with a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10-PA timetable.

Additional Duties

Refer patients appropriately to other specialties.

Participate fully in the out-of-hours on-call rota alongside senior colleagues.

Engage in outpatient clinics and theatre activities.

Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Contribute to relevant administrative responsibilities.

Teach and supervise junior doctors and allied clinical staff.

Be actively involved in clinical audit, governance, and service improvement initiatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full-time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs)9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA). Applications for less than full-time work will also be considered.

The primary base for emergency duties will be Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH), Wakefield, although the post holder will be expected to contribute to the delivery of ENT services across all three hospital sites: Pinderfields Hospitals, Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI), and Dewsbury and District Hospital (DDH).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient services for general ENT, including head and neck, thyroid, and parathyroid surgery.

Perform DCC duties, including clinical and administrative tasks, emergency and on-call responsibilities, and contribute to quality improvement in line with specialty and Trust objectives.

Participate in the middle-tier ENT on-call rota (currently 1:7), covering the acute base at Pinderfields and supporting emergency services at Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals.

Able to operate independently high volume and low complex cases

Run independent clinics, including acute and emergency clinics, and support and teaching to Foundation Year 2 doctors, Core Trainees (CTs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners.

Undertake administrative responsibilities. Office space, dedicated secretarial support, and networked computer access will be provided. The post holder will also be supported by a Consultant Educational Supervisor.

Undertake Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust framework, with a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10-PA timetable.

Additional Duties

Refer patients appropriately to other specialties.

Participate fully in the out-of-hours on-call rota alongside senior colleagues.

Engage in outpatient clinics and theatre activities.

Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Contribute to relevant administrative responsibilities.

Teach and supervise junior doctors and allied clinical staff.

Be actively involved in clinical audit, governance, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Good time management

Desirable

  • Possess good organisational skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree from recognised medical school
  • Post graduate qualification in ENT surgery

Desirable

  • Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
  • ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS certification
  • Higher qualification e.g. FRCS, MRCS, in ENT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 2 years' experience in ENT
  • Able to do independent clinics and day case theatres

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching clinical skills
  • Clinical research and development

GMC Registration

Essential

  • Please state full GMC number
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Person Specification

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Good time management

Desirable

  • Possess good organisational skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree from recognised medical school
  • Post graduate qualification in ENT surgery

Desirable

  • Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
  • ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS certification
  • Higher qualification e.g. FRCS, MRCS, in ENT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 2 years' experience in ENT
  • Able to do independent clinics and day case theatres

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching clinical skills
  • Clinical research and development

GMC Registration

Essential

  • Please state full GMC number
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

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

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant and Head of Service

Mr S Gunasekaran

01924543281

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2554MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG


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