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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 151-FPHSD-17
Job summary
This is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), covering maternity leave for 6 months in the first instance. It comprises of weekly OPD clinics and2 regular theatre sessions. The main base will be Frimley Park Hospital but there are clinics at other sites within Frimley Health. The post holder will join our on-call rota which currently requires a 1 PA renumeration (included above).
The successful applicant will be a committed clinician and have a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training, and other qualities as identified in the person specification.
Main duties of the job
The busy ENT department at Frimley Park Hospital is based in Outpatients with operating in both DSU theatres and Minor operations at Frimley Park Hospital. Although currently there is no availability to operate at Heatherwood this maybe a requirement in the future. The on-call covers both Frimley Park and Basingstoke sites of the North Hampshire Hospitals Trust.The successful applicant will be joining a team of 6 consultants, 1 Specialty doctor and a team of registrars and Resident doctors replacing 1 Associate Specialist. You will be joining at an exciting time as we are currently developing our own Audiology and Balance service within the Frimley Park department, providing a comprehensive service to the wider community. We hope that you will contribute to this development and the team. The post holder will have a job plan comprising of general clinics and surgical sessions.
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Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£63,696 to £115,341 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-FPHSD-17
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.
The role will include:
1:7on-call rota currently butwilltogo to 1:8as soon as possible.
One half day per month is dedicated toClinical Governance,Audit and Teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend except for those providing emergency cover.
All members of the Department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expected to fulfil CPD and revalidation requirements. Teamwork andgood communicationskills are essential.It is expected that every member of the Department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff, and this is recognized as part ofSupportingProfessional Activities.
There may be a need to Move theatres.On-call will depend on the successful candidate and review with the team but currently will compromise of 1 week day evening/night alternate weeks (to be arranged) and 1:7 weekends (Friday to Tuesday 4days). This will reduce to 1.8 and become a three night on-call (Friday to Monday am) as the department expands with an appropriate reduction in PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.
The role will include:
1:7on-call rota currently butwilltogo to 1:8as soon as possible.
One half day per month is dedicated toClinical Governance,Audit and Teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend except for those providing emergency cover.
All members of the Department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expected to fulfil CPD and revalidation requirements. Teamwork andgood communicationskills are essential.It is expected that every member of the Department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff, and this is recognized as part ofSupportingProfessional Activities.
There may be a need to Move theatres.On-call will depend on the successful candidate and review with the team but currently will compromise of 1 week day evening/night alternate weeks (to be arranged) and 1:7 weekends (Friday to Tuesday 4days). This will reduce to 1.8 and become a three night on-call (Friday to Monday am) as the department expands with an appropriate reduction in PAs.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibilty
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS ORLor equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice at time of appointment
Desirable
- Higher qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years' experience in ENT as an Associate specialist or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in teaching and training
- Relevant research
- Used EPIC
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate as necessary
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Demonstrate Special Interest
- Knowledge is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable
- Ability to teach and enthuse junior medical staff
- Ability to undertake audit-research
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibilty
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS ORLor equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice at time of appointment
Desirable
- Higher qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years' experience in ENT as an Associate specialist or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in teaching and training
- Relevant research
- Used EPIC
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate as necessary
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Demonstrate Special Interest
- Knowledge is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable
- Ability to teach and enthuse junior medical staff
- Ability to undertake audit-research
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)