Ear, Nose & Throat Specialty Doctor

Overview

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctors in ENT to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our sites in Harlow, Bishops Stortford (Herts & Essex Hospital) and Epping (St Margarets Hospital), delivering highquality elective and emergency ENT care.

Closing date

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Main duties of the job

You will work at registrar level, contributing to a broad range of ENT services across outpatient clinics, emergency care and SDEC. Duties include:

• Running elective and emergency ENT outpatient clinics
• Managing ENT emergencies and inpatient referrals
• Overseeing ENT SDEC, including equipment and consumables
• Supporting junior doctors through teaching and supervision
• Participating in the oncall rota at Broomfield Hospital
• Taking part in audit, research and quality improvement
• Contributing to departmental protocols and induction programmes

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

We're seeking doctors who are confident and competent in managing ENT presentations at ST1/2+ level and able to work independently in emergency clinics. Essential attributes include:

• Strong clinical ENT skills
• Ability to manage everyday ENT emergencies
• Experience teaching junior colleagues
• Adaptability, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure
• Full driving licence

Desirable qualifications include MRCS, DO-HNS, EBORL, and experience in audit or research.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registetered to GMC
• MRCS
• DO-HNS
• EBORL

Experience

• Able to run Emergency outpatient clinics without supervision
• Able to manage everyday ENT emergencies
• Able to perform basic ENT procedures with minimal supervision

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.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust