About this role
Job summary
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor within the Ear, Nose and Throat Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to become part of a friendly, dynamic team, which consists of 9 Consultant Surgeons, 4 Specialty Doctors, 4 Specialist Registrars, 9 Junior Doctors & 5 Nurse Practitioners in ENT.
The appointee would be expected to provide middle grade expertise to both Paediatric and Adult cases within the E.N.T. Department to the people of Mid and West Kent together with areas of East and West Sussex.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department, be involved with inpatient and outpatient care, join in the non-resident on call rota, as well as contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior trainees.
Duties would also include clinical sessions at both Tunbridge Wells Hospital - Pembury & Maidstone Hospital and possibly outreach sites if required.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.Click here to hear what our staff say.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o Generous annual leave entitlemento Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with GMC, MRCS or equivalent 4 years experience at SHO/ST level or equivalent 2 years experience in ENT SHO/ST or middle grade level
Desirable
FRCS or equivalent
Audit Essential
Understand the principles of audit Evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.
Research Essential
An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Skills Essential
Evidence of good communication skills Organisational ability Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team Credibility and integrity A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
Desirable
Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME169QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)