University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Specialty Doctor in ENT

The closing date is 17 July 2026

Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job
The Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT) team are looking to appoint a speciality doctor to join our Head and Neck Cancer Service. This is a permanent position starting as soon as possible. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual looking to expand their skills and knowledge in Head and Neck ENT surgery.

The ENT department is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and includes satellite clinics at the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team including close links to our maxillofacial and clinical/medical oncology colleagues. There are 4 full time surgeons and one MIT fellow who make up the head and neck ENT surgical team.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities
The speciality doctor is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the consultants, including outpatient and inpatient management of Head and Neck ENT elective and emergency pathways. When on call the speciality doctor will partake in an on-call rota which covers emergency patients across UHS, Salisbury and Winchester under the guidance of a consultant on call. The successful candidate must be able to work unsupervised.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021. Proposed interview date: 27th July 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS or equivalent
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Minimum of four years at Senior Fellow and/or Specialty Doctor level, at least two of which have been in the appropriate speciality
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality
• Ability to take responsibility for the emergency care of patients
• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
• Ability to work independently
• Documented audit experience
• Extensive experience in Head & Neck Diagnostics including 2WW clinics and diagnostic GA endoscopy
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Certification or instructor status in ATLS, ALS, APLS, EPLS, MIMMS and/or post graduate qualifications in ENT surgery

Aptitudes & Skills
Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines (A&I) oDemonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
• Working and taking part in an MDT
• Decisiveness / Accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)

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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