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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
387-S4664-AF
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£52,656 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/04/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Fellow in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The service provides adult and Paediatric outpatient and inpatient ENT activity at the major teaching hospital in Bristol, but also provides outreach clinics and inpatient support and advice across a range of other sites.

The Trust is the regional centre for Otolaryngology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, major ear surgery and hearing implantation

Main duties of the job

The appointee(s) will join the ENT department which consists of 11 consultants, 7 specialty registrars, 3 specialty doctors, 5 GP trainees and 4 clinical fellows. The department provides local and regional ENT services for adults and children. This includes specialist paediatric, otological implant and head and neck services. Responsibilities include admission and care of adult and paediatric emergency and elective ENT patients. The appointee will also contribute to the provision of ENT Hot Clinics. The appointee will participate in the on call rota alongside GP trainees and Clinical Fellows. There will be opportunities to participate in clinical audit, research, teaching and service improvement projects.

These posts would suit doctors who have a career interest in ENT at grade ST1-2. These posts have an April 2026 or August 2026 start date.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role. 

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 4-6 months experience in a surgical specialty or Emergency Medicine
  • Can demonstrate evidence of management of acute surgical emergencies and "ward-based" care of surgical patients
  • Understands the principles of Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
  • Can critically appraise research evidence and interpret national/local clinical guideline
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience specifically in ENT / Otolaryngology
  • Knowledge of managing ENT emergencies
  • Experience in conducting Audit or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
  • Research presentations (oral/poster) or publications in peer-reviewed journals; experience in collaborative research projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed communication skills; ability to communicate complex information to patients and staff
  • Competence in basic surgical skills (suturing, knot-tying, aseptic technique)
  • Experience in teaching medical students or junior colleagues
  • Proficiency in clinical IT systems and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
  • Evidence of proactively seeking feedback from colleagues and patients. Adapts behaviours and practice appropriately where necessary
  • Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of advanced communication skills training
  • Proficiency in ENT-specific skills (e.g., rigid/flexible nasendoscopy, microsuction)
  • Evidence of formal teaching roles or development of training courses/curriculum
  • Advanced data analysis skills for clinical work, research or audit purposes

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, UHBW Trust Values
  • Ability and evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues, including working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
  • Ability to work a full shift rota, including nights and weekends
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of specific projects or initiatives that align with the Trust’s strategic goals (e.g., sustainability or inclusivity)
  • Leadership experience within a clinical or non-clinical setting
  • Evidence of proactive planning towards a career in ENT or allied surgical specialities

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Primary Medical Degree (MBChB or equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice at time of appointment
  • Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)
  • Evidence of engagement with professional development including structured educational plans
Desirable criteria
  • Intercalated degree (BSc, BA, or equivalent)
  • Higher degree (MSc or PhD)
  • Formal qualifications in Medical Education (PG Cert/Dip/Masters)
  • Up-to-date ATLS or APLS certification
  • Evidence of engagement in further surgical training (e.g., MRCS Part A)
  • MRCS (ENT) or DOHNS (Diplomate of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hannah Pickup
Job title
ENT Ops Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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