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Salary for this role£63,696 – £102,689 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

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Role description

Job summary

Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic individual to the above post. This is a fixed-term Speciality Doctor post for service commitments and will include opportunities for further training. The principle role of the post holder is to be an active member of the team. The post holder is expected to undertake clinics and contribute time and effort to day to day clinical matters that may arise. The post holder is expected to take a teamwork approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.

Main duties of the job

JOB PLAN

The job plan will be reviewed regularly. The specific makeup of the job plan will be agreed following appointment. Clinical duties will include outpatient clinics, acute ward cover, and some regular theatre sessions. Participation in the out of hours on-call rota is expected with a 1 in 7 frequency.

The successful candidate will be expected to organise their workload and operate an appointment system in a manner that is consistent with good practice as laid out in the Trust's Policy for Management of Waiting Lists and Times.

INTEGRATED GOVERNANCE

The post holder will be expected to:

Contribute to the management of clinical risk by reporting clinical incidents and near misses

Contribute to achieving CQC standards where appropriate

Ensure that record-keeping of medical staff meets both the Trust's and the Division's standards

GENERAL MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATION

The post holder will be expected to:

Provide leadership / direction within the specialty

Deliver a team approach to care through the establishment of explicit lines of communication, ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of doctors and nursing staff are clearly defined and recorded to ensure clarity.

Participate in multidisciplinary forums to ensure that patients receive care appropriate to their needs.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-8054175

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

The principal role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the team. The post-holder is expected to undertake clinics and contribute time and effort to the day-to-day clinical matters that may arise. The post-holder is expected to take a teamwork approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.

There will be prospective cover for annual and study leave.

The post-holder is invited to contribute to academic, audit and clinical governance issues within the department and the Trust.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oMBBS (or equivalent
oRegistration with the GMC with a licence to practise
oEvidence of training progression

Desirable

oSuccessful completion of MRCS and DOHNS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

oCompleted F1 and F2 year (or equivalent outside the UK)
oCompleted CT/ST1/2 in a surgical specialty, with a minimum total of four years' postgraduate experience
oRecent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent
oAt least 24 months' experience in surgery, of which at least six months has been in ENT
oEvidence of understanding and application of knowledge of the specialty
oCompetent in history taking and examination skills, including basic life support and resuscitation skills

Desirable

oAble to effectively manage an on-call team
oAccepts responsibility and is able to take a leadership role

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.