Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology WSI in Head and Neck Surgery

Company: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Job Summary

We are recruiting a Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology with an interest in Head and Neck for a fixed 12‑month post. The position is full‑time, 10 sessions per week, created to support elective recovery and the Head and Neck services within the ENT department. The successful applicant can start as soon as possible.

Location, Salary and Contract

Site: Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust – Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC). Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (yearly). Contract: 12 months (fixed term). Closing date: 22/06/2026 23:59.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver elective and emergency ENT care, including day‑case, outpatient clinic, and inpatient operating activities.
  • Contribute to a 1 in 8 emergency non‑resident on‑call rota across all trust sites.
  • Support training of undergraduate medical students, foundation and core trainees, specialty middle grades and resident doctors.
  • Encourage and facilitate medical education, quality improvement, audit and research within the department.
  • Engage in sustainable practice initiatives and support the Green Impact programme.

Qualifications

  • FRCS (ORL‑HNS) or equivalent.
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Otolaryngology (or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at interview).
  • Higher Degree (MSc/PhD).

Clinical Experience

  • Training and experience equivalent to that required for a CCT in ENT, with a wide background in Head and Neck surgery.
  • Full and independent responsibility for acute ENT emergencies and elective patient care.
  • Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery preferred.

Management and Administrative Experience

  • Organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Plan strategically and exercise sound judgments under pressure.
  • Motivate and develop a multi‑disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Clinical Effectiveness

  • Conduct clinical audit and use evidence‑based practice for decision‑making.

Teaching and Training Experience

  • Teach clinical skills to medical, nursing and other staff.
  • Appraise junior doctors and support staff development.
  • Formal training in teaching preferred.

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

  • Apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
  • Awareness of current specialty developments and initiatives.
  • Experience with information technology in ENT.
  • Publications in peer‑reviewed journals within the last five years.
  • Evidence of original research undertaken.

Personal Attributes

  • Energy, enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
  • Enquiring and critical approach to work.
  • Caring attitude towards patients.
  • Effective communication with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and agencies.
  • Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Other Requirements

  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
  • CCT in Otolaryngology or within 6 months of obtaining it.
  • Appropriate immigration status (where applicable).
  • Understanding of the NHS environment, particularly reforms and initiatives.

Personal Circumstances

  • Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH.
  • Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.

Professional and Multi‑disciplinary Team Working

  • Work well with colleagues and within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled applicants, members of the armed forces community and others. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026