Job overview
A full time (10 PA) LOCUM Consultant ENT Surgeon is required at Bedfordshire Hospitals to work with a supportive, dynamic & enthusiastic ENT team to help further develop services between Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. They should be able to manage all aspects of General Adult and Paediatric ENT.
The on-call commitment is 1:4 week days covering Bedford Hospital with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Weekend on-call is 1:10 covering both Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital
Main duties of the job
Key tasks:
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
- To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric
- patients presenting with ENT conditions.
- In addition, the post-holder will have the following responsibilities
- To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
- Teaching and training of intermediate grade and, junior medical staff, medical
- students and ENT Nursing Staff.
- To develop and lead Clinical Research in ENT with the support of Research & Ethic
- Committee in the Trust.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical
- Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All shortlisted applicants will be expected to make arrangements to discuss the post and where possible, attend the department prior to interview.
Prior to shortlisting:
Mr. Pranay Singh - ENT – Clinical Director (cross site)
01582 497457
Mrs Alison Rance - General Manager (cross-site)
07483 379447
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: • CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) • CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCS, FRCS (ORL-NHS) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in ENT
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
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This advert is for LOCUM Consultant ENT Surgeon - 12M initial fixed term with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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