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Salary for this role£67,325 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description
Job summary
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Ear, Nose and Throat.
We are a friendly supportive department and are firmly committed to education. We receive good feedback from trainees. This will require some ability to work independently although Consultant cover is always available.
Main duties of the job
On appointment the successful candidate will work across both principal sites, Royal Blackburn and Royal Burnley Teaching Hospitals and associated ENT outpatient departments including St Peter's health Centre in Burnley, providing general ENT outpatient and elective surgical care.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring safe working practices by maintaining and providing evidence of their skills as outlined nationally in the generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade. They will also conduct their duties with regard to the Trust's vision and values and behaviour framework.
This role will include cross site 2nd on call cover with wigan and requires the individual to have their own transport, full registration with GMC, and 6 months experience in NHS.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-MQ155-26
Job locations
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post to maintain the provision of ENT services for elective and emergency patients. The successful candidate will be expected to autonomously undertake outpatient clinics and elective surgery.
The on-call commitment will be on a 1:8 basis (prospective).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
MB ChB or equivalent
Previous experience within the NHS
Desirable
MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Experience
Essential
Minimum of six years of experience in ENT at Specialist Registrar or Staff Grade or Specialty Doctor or Clinical Fellow level.
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion independently in a range of ENT problems within the specialty
Minimum of 6 months experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Organisation of Educational meeting
Management Ability
Essential
Ability to organise workload and arrange prioritie
Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
Desirable
Experience of Audit management
Personal Skills
Essential
Good communication skills
Ability to work effectively and supportively within a team
Desirable
Experience in patient education and counselling
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.
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.
