Overview
In this ENT role, you will deliver high-quality patient care within the Head & Neck Department at East Kent Hospitals. You will work as part of a wider clinical team, ensuring safe practice, governance, and continuous care across sites. You will audit outcomes, participate in appraisal, and support a smooth service while aligning with trust transformation and research-focused initiatives. This position offers cross-site collaboration and a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Comply with GMC guidance and infection control policies
- Audit clinical outcomes and report incidents to the trust
- Participate in annual appraisal and foster good team relationships
- Communicate with other medical/service departments, GPs, and external hospitals to ensure continuous patient care
- Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required
- Respond to patient complaints per policy
- Provide eight weeks’ notice for annual and study leave to maintain service continuity
Key requirements
- GMC Registered
- 12 months ENT experience at middle grade level (including 6 months in the NHS)
- Capable of delivering safe care and taking responsibility
- Effective listener with good communication and English proficiency
- Willingness to travel between sites and participate in on-call duties
- Ability to uphold and model Trust values
- Current UK professional registration and DBS consideration
- Effective listener
- Good communication
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- ENT experience
- GMC registration
- NHS experience
Specialty Doctor in ENT in Ashford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
