About this role
Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a LAS Specialty Registrar (ST3 equivalent) in ENT, with a start date on 01 July 2026. The tenure of the post is for a fixed term period until 06 October 2026. Please note that this post does not attract a National Training Number (NTN).
The posts are based within the existing teams with access to departmental teaching and other developmental opportunities. Despite not being recognised as 'training posts' they allow doctors to improve the breadth and depth of their experience in ENT.
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Further vacancies that arise during the appointment process will be considered from this pool of interviewable candidates
Main duties of the job
Otology/Neurology
A full range of modern otology/neurology is undertaken and developing in:
base of skull surgery, including neurotology and anterior skull-base surgery implantation otology management of complex hearing and balance disorders bespoke facial reanimation devices Rhinology There is an active adult and paediatric rhinology Service in Sheffield undertaking all aspects of sinonasal and anterior skull base surgery. Nasolacrimal surgery is performed in close liaison with the Ophthalmology Department and inter-disciplinary cases are undertaken with Maxillofacial and Neurosurgery. There is also an active rhinology research programme with associated laboratory space
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
Job description Job responsibilities
Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital.
The ENT Consultants will delegate specific duties and responsibilities in accordance with experience/competence and the needs of the department. Changes in duties and responsibilities will be agreed with the Consultant to whom the post holder will be responsible, i.e. Mr Showkat Mirza, Clinical Lead.
The Specialty Registrar will cover one nights on-call including Sheffield Childrens Hospital, including prospective cover for one another, as well as providing prospective cover for other registrars.
The duties of the post may change from time to time according to service needs and the experience/interests of the appointee. It will be a variable timetable but will also cover hot on call day gaps
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application MRCS or equivalent At least 6 months general ENT training in a secondary care setting Basic Medical Degree (MBBS)
Desirable
Advanced Life Support Certificate from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Clinical Experience Essential
2 years experience post foundation training programme (or equivalent where applicable) at core surgical level Minimum 6 months NHS experience (not clinical attachment)
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC good medical practice (2013)
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)