ENT Trust Doctor

Torbay and South Devon ENT Department, Torbay Hospital, is looking to appoint an ENT Trust Doctor (F2 / CT equivalent) for a period of 6 months.

The post will include on-call, ward and outpatient based working. They will focus on looking after patients on the wards or through an elective, ambulatory or on call route. There will be opportunities to complete training opportunities such as clinical skills, attending clinics or theatre lists.

On call requirements will be on a 1:5 rota which will include 24-hour non-resident on call shifts and weekend working on a compliant junior doctor rota. To be an enthusiastic member of the surgical team attending and participating with ward rounds, including all aspects of inpatient care including discharges and outpatient emergency clinics.

Be a pro‑active member of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure excellent and well‑co‑ordinated patient care.

Develop clinical knowledge through attendance at weekly timetabled educational meetings.

Develop teaching skills through the supervision of medical students rotating through the Department.

Have opportunity for career development through the opportunity to attend relevant courses and to prepare for relevant exams.

Comply with local and trust policies and procedures.

The ENT Department manages the full range of ENT conditions. Patients requiring joint care with Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, or Specialist Paediatrics are referred to tertiary referral centres.

• Head & Neck Cancer MDT
• Two week wait clinic jointly run with Oral & Maxillo Facial Surgery
• Voice - including Videostroboscopy, jointly with Speech and Language Therapy
• Vestibular - including electronystagmography, electrocochleography and Calorics
• Paediatric
• Thyroid MDT - jointly with Endocrine
• Bone anchored hearing aids

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Doctor to join our ENT Department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants are invited for the attached post commencing

Start Date:

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - contract to run for 6 months, End Date: 5th May 2026.

We are an innovation team of 6 Consultants covering Otology, Rhinology, Balance and Head and Neck cancer services. You are also supported by an Associate Specialist and two SpR's. The remainder of the medical team includes 3 F2's and a CT. This is an excellent opportunity to gain useful clinical experience in this speciality.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

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