Job Overview
Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our growing elective healthcare service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a patient‑focused organisation dedicated to reducing waiting times and delivering outstanding clinical outcomes through high‑quality planned care.
We are looking for a GMC Specialist Registered ENT Consultant with a strong track record in elective surgery, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient‑centred care. Experience within independent healthcare or elective recovery programmes is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality ENT services and want to be part of an organisation committed to improving patient access to care, we would welcome your application.
Responsibilities
Provide consultant‑led ENT care across elective outpatient clinics and surgical services, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of ENT conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient experience at all times.
Maintain excellent clinical governance standards, ensure accurate record keeping, and actively promote patient safety within all aspects of practice. Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to contribute to the delivery of efficient and effective elective services, helping to improve access to care and reduce waiting times.
Key Responsibilities
Outpatient & Clinical Care
• Provide consultant‑led ENT outpatient clinics for new and follow‑up patients.• Deliver accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient counselling.• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and informed consent.• Manage post‑operative reviews and ongoing patient care.
Elective Surgery
• Undertake planned ENT procedures, including Septoplasty (with or without turbinate reduction), Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), and Tonsillectomy.• Conduct pre‑operative assessments and optimise patient pathways.• Provide safe post‑operative care and follow‑up planning.
Service Delivery
• Contribute to efficient elective theatre and clinic scheduling.• Support initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times.• Work within established clinical pathways and service protocols.• Maintain flexibility to meet service requirements.
Governance & Quality
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.• Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety standards.• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities.• Comply with organisational and regulatory requirements.• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.• Provide support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate.• Contribute to a positive, safe, and efficient working environment.
Experience
- Independent sector or high‑volume elective practice
- Experience in rhinology or service development
- Previous locum consultant experience
Qualifications
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)
- Substantial experience in elective ENT practice
- Indemnity insurance
Working Arrangements
- Elective outpatient clinics and scheduled theatre lists
- No on‑call commitments (unless otherwise stated)
- Flexible working patterns available depending on service needs
Benefits
- Competitive locum rates
- Well‑organised elective pathways and theatre lists
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Modern facilities and efficient administrative support
- Opportunity to focus on high‑quality elective ENT care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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