ENT Consultant- Rhinology

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We currently have 1 consultant substantive post to fill at this time.

University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH will be the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset where the head and neck ward will be located and Poole Hospital will be the major planned care hospital.

Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ENT department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We have a well established outpatient department and provide outreach clinics in the surrounding areas.

Applicants will have a principal interest in Rhinology and will be expected to contribute to the general and appropriate emergency services. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department. We implement the latest techniques to directly benefit patients. You will join the team at a time of real change and help shape the future services for our patients.

You will be applying to join a team of 7 consultants covering subspecialties of ENT and Head and Neck oncology.

Applicants must already be on the GMC register. Participation in the on-call rota is essential.

We invite you to apply to join us in the UK’s premier destination for coastal living with the world’s second largest natural harbour, the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sun baked sandy blue flag beaches and the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Meet the requirements for the GMC’S good medical practice

Desirable

  • Contribution to surgical databases

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience at ST8+ level in ENT or equivalent

Desirable

  • oFellowship in Rhinology

Experience

Essential

  • oAbility to take part in ENT general on-call rota

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Currently on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.

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).

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

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