Job summary
The post holder will need to demonstrate their ability to work at SHO level to cover both the department's outpatient and inpatient services, experience as ENT or Surgical SHOwith ideal previous NHS Experience. This may be at our main site or at one of our peripheral hospital sites.It is therefore a stand alone 6months post in ENT Department that would suit a candidate wishing to pursue an ENT career or to get more experience of ENT.

Main duties of the job
The Department of ENT is looking for an enthusiastic SHO (or equivalent) to join our team on a fixed term basis. This post will give the successful applicant clinical experience in all areas of ENT including the assessment and clinical management of emergency patients. There are research opportunities and the postholder may undertake clinical and medical audit to demonstrate clinical outcomes and clinical effectiveness of the clinical care pathways in ENT. The post is supported by a large team of doctors at all levels who provide a 24/7 elective and emergency service. The department also works very closely with the Department of Audiovestibular Medicine and the two services share a purpose built outpatient area. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible and Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

Fixed 6 months from 7 October 2026

About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units inthe United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 500,000 patientsannually. The Trust employs over 5000 staff incorporating 575 Medical and Dental Staff. Itprovides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences,cardiothoracic and specialist children's services. St George's University Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust is now a level 1 trauma centre.St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of London, and as suchhas developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South West supporting asignificant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust. It serves 1.3 millionpeople across south west London and is one of the major trauma centres in London servicing amuch larger population.

Job responsibilities
The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Trust and should be included at somepoint in the job description. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply atall times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. The successful applicant will be expected to work with local managers and professionalcolleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues inthe efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medicalcontribution to management. He/she will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policiesand procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to followthe standing orders and financial instruction of the Trust. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained duringthe course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with theprovisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawfuldiscrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies andprofessional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role. To comply with St. Georges No Smoking Policies. To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with theresponsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC or GDc

Desirable

• MRCS
• previous NHS Experience

Experience and ability
Essential

• Experience as an ENT or surgical SHO
• Evidence of continuing medical education (must demonstrate participation in CPD)

Desirable

• Experience in ENT at SHO level

Teaching
Essential

• Ability to teach therapy staff, nurses and medical students

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in teaching

Research
Essential

• Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians

Desirable

• willingness to continue participation in research

Disposition
Essential

• Potential to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility, be enthusiastic and approachable and a team player

Other
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel between Trust sites

Desirable

• Evidence in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

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).
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