ENT Specialty Registrar

Job summary

This post is advertised following the successful progression of previous registrars into Specialist Training programmes.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and expanding ENT department, working at registrar level within a predominantly elective service. The role offers broad exposure to both adult and paediatric ENT across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.

Outpatient activity includes scheduled clinics with dedicated capacity for Emergency Department referrals, alongside ad hoc urgent cases. Elective surgical work is primarily delivered through the Day Surgery Unit (DSU), with the post holder expected to participate in regular theatre lists (typically at least once per week) under consultant supervision.

Additional clinical opportunities, including weekend clinics and theatre lists, may be available via bank shifts.

The post holder will contribute to the provision of safe emergency ENT care and participate in the departmental on-call rota.

The Trust supports continuing professional development, annual appraisal, and revalidation. The department maintains close links with primary care, including GPwSI-led community ENT services in Hackney, and provides an electronic Advice and Guidance service to local GPs, to which the post holder will contribute on a designated weekday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:o Deliver high standards of clinical careo Undertake administrative duties related to patient careo Participate in audit and governance activitieso Support teaching and supervision of junior staff and MDT colleagueso Engage in CPD, appraisal, and job planning

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• MRCS (ENT) or equivalent surgical qualification

Desirable

• DO-HNS, FRCS (ORL-HNS), or equivalent higher surgical qualification
• Evidence of progression towards CCT in Otorhinolaryngology

REGISTRATION

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with licence to practise

Desirable

• Prior experience working in an ENT registrar or equivalent surgical training role within the NHS or comparable healthcare system

CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Competence in basic ENT examination and procedures appropriate to registrar level
• Broad knowledge of general ENT conditions and emergency ENT presentations

Desirable

• Recent NHS experience within the last 3 years
• Experience managing ENT trauma and head and neck emergencies

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT & AUDIT

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance principles and their application in clinical practice
• Evidence of clinical audit and/or quality improvement activity

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in service development, redesign, or improvement projects
• Publications or presentations arising from audit or quality improvement work

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing clinical demands
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing clinical priorities
• Commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS urgent referral pathways (e.g. 2-week wait cancer pathways)

Closing Date: 6 August 2026