Job summary
The successful candidate will be part of the ENT team who provide a comprehensive out-patient, elective surgery and emergency service in this large busy District General Hospital.

The Department of ENT Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. The department provides 24 hour emergency cover from the main hospital base of Royal Cornwall Hospital, with additional outpatient clinics at many local community hospital sites. There is a dedicated ENT outpatient department co-located with Audiology at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

All emergency and elective surgery is performed at Royal Cornwall Hospital. There is an adult ENT ward (shared with vascular surgery) and an ENT theatre (shared with Maxillo-facial surgery) with second stage facilities for same day discharge. Children's surgery takes place in Tower theatres adjacent to the Paediatric ward base.

Main duties of the job

• Have some responsibility for ENT inpatients, ward round participation and supervision of other Doctors (F2, Core Surgical trainees and ST GP trainees).
• Have responsibility for Emergency Treatment Clinic care for acute referrals.
• Have the opportunity for training in outpatients.
• Have the opportunity for assisting and training in theatre.
• Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
• Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education.
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.
• 1 in 6 on call plus weekend working and on call

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Application Form
Essential

• Must be FY2 - ST2 Grade

Desirable

• Minimum four months experience working in ENT.

Application Form and Interview
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Current valid visa

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).

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Neil Tan, neil.tan@nhs.net, 01872250000

Details
Date posted 01 September 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Doctor - other
Salary £55,355 a year, prorated for part time
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number 156-MS-4518-A
Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom