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Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon
Special interest in Rhinology and Otology
Full Time (10 PAs)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our forward-thinking department at Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for a surgeon with equal expertise across Rhinology and Otology to help us shape and grow a balanced, high-quality service for our local population.
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery to join the team of Consultants in the ENT department at Whipps Cross University Hospital. This is a 12 month fixed term post, offered on a full time basis of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, with the genuine potential for the post to become substantive, subject to service need and satisfactory performance.
Main duties of the job
The post is split equally between Rhinology and Otology, and the successful candidate will be confident managing a broad general ENT caseload alongside these subspecialty interests. The post holder must be proficient in paediatric mastoidectomy and other paediatric otological procedures, septoplasty, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in adults, as well as routine paediatric ENT work more broadly. Candidates with additional interests that complement our existing team are also encouraged to apply.
The post holder will deliver outpatient and theatre sessions across our sites, working closely with colleagues at Whipps Cross University Hospital, and will participate in the department's on-call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, will help develop clinical care pathways for the management of ENT patients, and will contribute to teaching, training and research within the department. Whipps Cross University Hospital holds Associate University Hospital status, and there are excellent opportunities to get involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, providing care to a population of around 2.5 million people across east London and beyond. Whipps Cross University Hospital is a large general hospital in Leytonstone offering a full range of local ENT services, supported by the wider expertise and facilities of the Barts Health group.
We are committed to our WeCare values and to supporting our staff to develop their careers and interests, and we would welcome applications from candidates who share our ambition to deliver excellent, compassionate ENT care.
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. Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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.
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
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Registration
Essential
- On GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- GMC specialist registration
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential FRCS (ORL – HNS) or equivalent
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English;
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets
- Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
Management and Audit
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit, design or change management
Research/publications
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Training in research methodology.
- Publications in peer review journals
Training and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- I.T. skills and computer literacy.
Desirable
- NHS experience in the last 3 years
Specialty/Sub-Specialty
Essential
- Broad-based training in ENT and its subspecialties.
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in ENT Surgery with Barts Health NHS Trust in Whipps Cross Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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