Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

SAS Doctor in ENT

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Speciality Doctor in ENT to join our team at Torbay & South Devon Hospital Trust.

Initially the role is on a fixed term basis of 12 months, with the potential opportunity to become permanent following this period if the candidate meets the criteria.

The duties of the post, as directed by the Consultants will include:

Assessment of patients in outpatients, and potentially also in theatres if featured in the job plan

Administrative work arising from outpatient /surgical activity

Supervision of Resident Doctors in outpatients and potentially also in theatre if featured in the job plan

Teaching and mentoring of SHOs

Participation in Audit and Research

There is no formal on-call requirement with this role but you could have the option to join one of our on-call rotas if you have an interest in this.

If you are interested in the role we would highly recommend you arranging to visit the unit or arrange to have an informal discussion with our clinical lead, Mr James Powles.

Main duties of the job

Assessment of patients in outpatients, and potentially also in theatres if featured in the job plan

Administrative work arising from outpatient /surgical activity

Supervision of Resident Doctors in outpatients and potentially also in theatre if featured in the job plan

Teaching and mentoring of SHOs

Participation in Audit and Research

About us

Why Work With Us

The successful applicant will join a team of six consultants, an SAS grade, two registrars, a CT, a GPST and three F2's.

Current consultants are Mr James Powles (Clinical Service Lead); Mr Philip Reece; Mr David Alderson; Miss Natalie Ronan; Mr Vinay Varadarajan and Mr Oliver McClaren.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7312527-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the main responsibilities of the role and the expectations.

Further information available via contact with clinical lead, James Powles

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the main responsibilities of the role and the expectations.

Further information available via contact with clinical lead, James Powles

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full regstration with GMC
  • Membership of MRCS
  • Broad training in ENT

Desirable

  • Post grad qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • 2 years full time experience in hospital, SHO level
  • First on call

Desirable

  • Teaching
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full regstration with GMC
  • Membership of MRCS
  • Broad training in ENT

Desirable

  • Post grad qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • 2 years full time experience in hospital, SHO level
  • First on call

Desirable

  • Teaching

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Lead

Mr James Powles

james.powles@nhs.net

01803614567

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7312527-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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