Job summary
We inviting applicants to apply for the Specialty Doctor post in ENT at Ipswich Hospital. This post is until the 6th of October 2026.
The post-holder will be responsible mainly for running outpatient clinics at Ipswich Hospital. Operating sessions, depending on ability, can be agreed with the Clinical Lead. The post holder is expected to partake in the middle grade on call rota. Day to day running of the otolaryngology beds and providing guidance to the junior doctors in their duties as and when necessary is a requirement.
Main duties of the job
The ENT Department across both hospital sites are responsible for providing a specialist ENT services for the population of North East Essex and East Suffolk, this equates to approximately 800,000 people. They are also responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff. They are expected to participate in management through the Directorate structure.
Increasingly some aspects of service delivery may focus more on one site then the other if clinically appropriate. In the first instance this may effect on-call provision.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
- The post holder may have to provide 2nd on-call cover as an ENT Speciality Doctor
- To assist the junior doctors in completing electronic discharge summaries and electronic tertiary referrals.
- To be available to offer specialist ENT advice to other medical and surgical teams within the hospital and, occasionally, at one of the other hospitals within the Trust.
- When on duty, to offer specialist general ENT advice to other firms and hospitals as required
- An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
- To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
- Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
- To undertake outpatient clinics on behalf of the consultants, reviewing routine, urgent and cancer patients
- To support the ENT department in their activities
- Take part in the regular ENT team out of hours (on-call) duties including the Colchester site
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to help the department provide a smooth running service
- Support the consultant in theatre and outpatient, and at times run theatre as first operator when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
- The post holder may have to provide 2nd on-call cover as an ENT Speciality Doctor
- To assist the junior doctors in completing electronic discharge summaries and electronic tertiary referrals.
- To be available to offer specialist ENT advice to other medical and surgical teams within the hospital and, occasionally, at one of the other hospitals within the Trust.
- When on duty, to offer specialist general ENT advice to other firms and hospitals as required
- An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
- To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
- Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
- To undertake outpatient clinics on behalf of the consultants, reviewing routine, urgent and cancer patients
- To support the ENT department in their activities
- Take part in the regular ENT team out of hours (on-call) duties including the Colchester site
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to help the department provide a smooth running service
- Support the consultant in theatre and outpatient, and at times run theatre as first operator when necessary.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of principles and practices in ENT
- Three years previous experience at ST1+ with at least one year in ENT in recognised posts for training
- A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the junior medical staff
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
Desirable
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
- DLO or DOHNS equivalent
- Experienced in medicine outside ENT
- 10 years post registration
- Clear plan for continued professional development
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of principles and practices in ENT
- Three years previous experience at ST1+ with at least one year in ENT in recognised posts for training
- A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the junior medical staff
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
Desirable
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
- DLO or DOHNS equivalent
- Experienced in medicine outside ENT
- 10 years post registration
- Clear plan for continued professional development
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).
