East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor ENT

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

The post-holder will leadspecific duties as part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach tocare within the specialty

Main duties of the job

The appointee should have a broad range of general ENT experience.

The appointee will be based at one primary site but expected to work cross site and undertake regular sessions at both Eastbourne District General Hospital and/or Conquest Hospital.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EBCQ-2112

Job locations

EDGH /CONQUEST

Eastbourne DGH , Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for:

main duties and responsibilities

Proposed job plan

Theatres include pre / post op ward roundOPA session days and site TBCClinic templates set as 12 as per national guidance4 hours Admin & 4 hours SPA per week1:6 activity is cancelled to enable on site (hot week) activity 8-5 Monday through Friday1:6 on call is non-resident

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for:

main duties and responsibilities

Proposed job plan

Theatres include pre / post op ward roundOPA session days and site TBCClinic templates set as 12 as per national guidance4 hours Admin & 4 hours SPA per week1:6 activity is cancelled to enable on site (hot week) activity 8-5 Monday through Friday1:6 on call is non-resident

Person Specification

Qualification Higher & Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent BSE accreditation

Registration

Essential

  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Training and experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of Ear, Nose and Throat
  • Completed at least four years' full- time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or o shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Person Specification

Qualification Higher & Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent BSE accreditation

Registration

Essential

  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Training and experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of Ear, Nose and Throat
  • Completed at least four years' full- time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or o shall have equivalent experience and competencies

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH /CONQUEST

Eastbourne DGH , Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH /CONQUEST

Eastbourne DGH , Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head and Neck Service Manager

Lisa Fuller

lisa.fuller5@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EBCQ-2112

Job locations

EDGH /CONQUEST

Eastbourne DGH , Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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