National Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 Recruitment

2027 Recruitment Information

The National Recruitment Office for ST3 Otolaryngology (ENT) is NHS England - North East & Yorkshire. All posts have the required educational and Dean’s approval.

NHS England - North East & Yorkshire is co-ordinating national recruitment for vacancies in ENT ST3 and LAT posts across England and Scotland.  Applications open at 10am, 19th November 2026 and the closing date is 4pm, 10th December 2026. 

Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 interviews will be held online on 11-12 March 2027. A second round of recruitment is not expected in 2027. Applicants are requested to submit one application electronically for all vacancies via the Oriel recruitment portal.

Please note:

• Changes have been made to the Self-Assessment Criteria and Guidance for 2027. The updated guidance will be uploaded to the site once finalised.
• The latest version of the "Web of Science Factor Journal List" will be uploaded to this page once the SA criteria is published. 
• The 2026 version of the Audit Supervisor form is the most up to date version and used for 2027; The Clinical Lead will accept previous years' Audit Forms providing the content has not changed. 
• Applicants are also able to evidence their competencies using the previously titled "2021 Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training (CREHST) form"
• Applicants are required to hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application, and hold a current licence to practise on the date your post commences

In order to assess your suitability for Orotolaryngology (ENT) ST3 please refer to the national Person Specifications on the Specialty Training website.

The documents for 2027 recruitment including the Applicant Handbook are currently under review and will be uploaded in due course.

Further sources of information 

• Royal College of Surgeons
• British Association Otolaryngologists (ENT UK)

Statement: MRCS (ENT) Examination Cessation (Updated)

Please note; The changes by the examinations board in 2024 regarding eligibility criteria are reflected in the person specification going forward.

The MRCS (ENT) examination will no longer be an essential qualification on the person specification. Applicants will only be required to have completed all parts of the MRCS examination in line with the other surgical specialities. We will however, continue to accept MRCS (ENT) as evidence of eligibility for the foreseeable future. More information can be found on the intercollegiate exams website here.