The closing date is 04 June 2026.
Locum ENT Consultant with Special interest in Laryngology/Voice
Applications are invited for the above post to join our expanding ENT team. This is a new post and the successful candidate’s subspecialty interest in Otology/Balance or Laryngology/Voice will complement the department’s needs and future plans. The appointee will join the existing 15 consultants. An on‑call commitment will be required.
Main duties of the job
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- Shared responsibility for beds on wards 9, Day ward, the Kinmonth Unit and paediatric wards at LRI; responsible for beds on Medical Day Case Unit at LGH.
- Attend clinical sessions as laid out in the job plan.
- Engage in teaching, research and administration.
- Develop the ENT service in partnership with other UHL consultants.
- Participate in the adult and paediatric on‑call rota.
- Undertake managerial duties associated with patient care and running the Clinical Department.
Job responsibilities
Adult ENT patients at LRI are managed on Ward 9; the Kinmonth Unit provides high‑dependency care for airway patients and those undergoing head and neck surgery. The department operates 35 inpatient and day‑case operating lists with dedicated paediatric theatres, and an outpatient department supported by audiology. The East Midlands Planned Care Centre hosts additional theatres, recovery beds and a medical day‑case unit. ENT supports community clinics and a busy children’s and adults’ emergency department. Full GMC registration is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
- Fully accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview.
- FRCS(ORL‑HNS) or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification.
- Membership of relevant specialist societies or associations.
- Higher degree, e.g., MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience and Clinical Skills
- Fully trained in otolaryngology and paediatric surgery.
- Excellent clinical skills covering all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment.
- Clear logical and analytical thinking.
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and relevant specialty interest.
- Fellowship in otology or laryngology/voice.
Management
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Effective organisation, prioritisation and management of clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to overcome barriers to change (negotiation, influencing, persuasion).
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
- Willingness to share administrative responsibilities.
- Time‑management and information organisation ability.
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service.
Communication Skills
- Demonstrable written and spoken English suitable for patients and colleagues.
- Empathic and sensitive, capable of seeing others’ perspectives.
- Highly developed emotional intelligence.
- High standard of written and verbal presentation.
- Track record of successful change management.
- Ability to maintain focus in demanding environment.
Motivation
- Personal integrity and reliability.
- Ability to motivate and develop medical and non‑medical staff.
- Commitment to further develop the post and service.
Audit and Quality Improvement
- Effective participation in clinical audit and commitment to quality improvement.
- Experience in quality improvement work and audit.
- Training in teaching and willingness to organise audit activities.
- Completion of formal courses in audit and quality improvement.
- Published audits and quality improvement work.
Research
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically.
- Supervision of junior research projects.
- Recent research and development activity.
- Publication of ENT‑related studies/audits in national and international peer‑reviewed journals.
- Involvement with NIHR portfolio ENT research studies.
Teaching
- Experience and commitment to training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to assess clinical competencies.
- Enthusiastic and inspiring leader.
- Willingness to develop new teaching approaches.
- Post‑graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality and Diversity
- Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect according to their needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values and behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission must be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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