Job summary
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, ambitious and highly motivated Specialty Doctor in ENT (Otolaryngology) to join a well established, progressive and supportive team on a flexibly-employed basis.
This post is based at Dorset County Hospital, a modern acute hospital located in the county town of Dorchester. The majority of the post holder's clinical activity will take place at the Trust, however some outpatient clinics and day surgery lists are held at community hospitals within the Dorset area and Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust.
Potential interview date: 25th October 2025
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for the main duties of this post.
Please do not hesitate to make contact for further queries regarding this post.
About us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides excellent services to a rural population of approximately 220,000. Dorchester is a popular market town with easy access to Dorset's Jurassic Coastline in an area of outstanding beauty, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities are available in both the public and private sectors.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full duties with the job description attached.
For further information, please contact Mr Bruno Kenway (Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead for ENT) via email: Bruno.Kenway@dchft.nhs.uk or via the Business Manager on: 01305 254085.
Informal visits are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full duties with the job description attached.
For further information, please contact Mr Bruno Kenway (Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead for ENT) via email: Bruno.Kenway@dchft.nhs.uk or via the Business Manager on: 01305 254085.
Informal visits are welcomed.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAINING
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise is required
- MRCS Part A and Part B, DLO or DOHNS (or equivalent)
- Completion (or completed the majority of) higher surgical training in Otolaryngology
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years (or its equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in specialty training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee or Specialty Doctor within ENT (Otolaryngology).
- Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinics
- Recent and Significant UK experience
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job as defined in the technical specification
- Ability to cope with the demands of a hospital based Specialty Doctor
- Ability to assist and develop the service
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
AUDIT & RESEARCH
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in audits in the last 18 months.
- Knowledge of principles of scientific research
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAINING
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise is required
- MRCS Part A and Part B, DLO or DOHNS (or equivalent)
- Completion (or completed the majority of) higher surgical training in Otolaryngology
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years (or its equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in specialty training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee or Specialty Doctor within ENT (Otolaryngology).
- Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinics
- Recent and Significant UK experience
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job as defined in the technical specification
- Ability to cope with the demands of a hospital based Specialty Doctor
- Ability to assist and develop the service
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
AUDIT & RESEARCH
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in audits in the last 18 months.
- Knowledge of principles of scientific research
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.
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.
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).
