Otolaryngology ST3 Specialty Training Advert 2024-2025

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Job Advert

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Training Programme:Otolaryngology ST3
Post Type:Specialty Training
Post Commencing From: August 2025
Duration (months):72
Recruitment Lead:Yorkshire and the Humber
Recruiting For:England, Scotland
Enquiries email:entrec.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Enquiries:https://www.yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk/recruitment/national-recruitment/national-otolaryngology-ent-st3-recruitment
Information:

National Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 Recruitment

Coordinated by NHS England – Yorkshire, all interviews will be held Online

 

Information about the training programme

Otolaryngologists (commonly referred to as ENT surgeons) deal with the diagnosis, evaluation and management of diseases of head and neck and principally the ears, nose and throat.

One of the key areas of concern for ENT surgeons are helping patients cope with or recover from diseases that impair the senses of hearing and balance. They will also be concerned with the functional aspects of breathing, eating and speech. ENT surgeons also deal with cancers in this region of the body. Many will undertake plastic and reconstructive work on the face.

More info about Training as an Otolaryngologist is available at the Royal College of Surgeons Website

 

Application process

NHS England – Yorkshire is co-ordinating national recruitment for vacancies in ST3 Otolaryngology (ENT) across England and Scotland in 2024 (including LAT posts in Scotland)

 

We advise all applicants to visit and read the information available on the National Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 Webpage before commencing their application, including the:-

  • The 2025 Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 Applicant Handbook – This document provides candidates with a full overview of the National Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 recruitment process.
  • Indicative vacancy numbers
  • The recruitment timeline
  • Links to Local Office/Deanery websites – for likely locations of posts and possible employers within the training programme, expected rotation details etc.

Applicants are also advised to visit and read the Applicant guidance written by MDRS that pertains to all specialties: https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training  

Applications open at 10am on 14 November 2024 and close on 5 December 2024 at 4pm. 

For assistance in using the Oriel system, we recommend you view the following user guides: https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/applying-in-oriel  

Please note that NHS England – Yorkshire has a strict application policy and will not accept applications submitted after the submissions deadline. 

You can start your application via the `Apply` button above.

Before applying please read the Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 person specification to assess your suitability for the post.

Please upload all required evidence of competences to your online application form when completing the application form online. For those experiencing difficulties when uploading evidence, please ensure you email the evidence to the following email address by the application deadline:  entrec.yh@hee.nhs.uk with “your name” and “competencies” in the title of the email.

Eligibility requirements pertaining to UK Visas and Immigration are available on the Specialty Training Website

 

Self-Assessment Verification process

Applicants will have a specified and strict seven day window to upload the evidence to back up their self-assessment score from their application.

Details regarding the self-assessment can be found on the national Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 recruitment webpage 

 

Guidance of how to use the verification system can be found on the following page: https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/self-assessment-and-interviews  

Interview process

All interviews will be held online on the 10th and 11th March 2025.

It is a candidate’s responsibility to ensure that they have access to equipment that is compatible with the platform, a strong Wi-Fi connection and have a contingency plan in place in case the original device or connection fails.

Details regarding the interview process can be found on the national Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 recruitment webpage 

 

Post information

The expected duration of this programme is 72 months; however the actual duration may depend on the circumstances of the individual.

Preferencing will be made available on Oriel at a later date, which is likely to be after the interviews have taken place. We strongly advise that candidates review the information from MDRS regarding “selecting preferences” on the following page: 

 https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/overview-of-specialty-training/preferencing  

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time or job share.  

Applications are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time or job share. 

 

Pay scales     

All trainees should be paid monthly at the rates set out in the national terms and conditions of service for hospital medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the community health service (England and Wales), “the TCS”, as amended from time to time. The pay scales are reviewed annually. Part-time posts will be paid pro-rata.

Current rates of pay for junior doctors may be viewed on the NHS Employers website.

Enquiries

An applicants’ guide can be downloaded from the national Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 recruitment webpage.

During the recruitment episode please check the national Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 recruitment webpage regularly to access up-to-date information relating to this vacancy and information about the recruitment process. You may also find the FAQ section on Oriel helpful in answering your query.

For any queries that cannot be answered by the methods above please contact entrec.yh@hee.nhs.uk with “your name” and the “Question area” in the title of the email.

For further national information please visit the Specialty Training Website

Links

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Documents

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Application Form

For specialty-specific questions please visit the Otolaryngology ST3 application form page.

For the generic application form questions applicable to all specialties please visit the application form page.

Competition Ratios

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For further information and all competition data please see the Competition Ratios page.

Fill Rates

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For regional fill rate data please see the Otolaryngology fill rates page.