Specialty Doctor in ENT

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.

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.

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