Consultant ENT Surgeon

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a full-time Consultant ENT Surgeon to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing both adult and pediatric ENT cases, training junior staff, and contributing to clinical research initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a medical degree, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and significant experience in ENT. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to a high-quality training and development program

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for clinical research

Qualifications

• Excellent experience in DGH work required.
• Broad training and experience in ENT essential.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of adult and paediatric ENT.
• Develop and lead clinical research in ENT.
• Support colleagues with patient management.

Skills

Clinical governance understanding

Leadership skills

Teaching ability

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate qualification (MRCS, FRCS)

Job description

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A full time (10 PA) 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 but also have an appropriate sub-specialist interest to complement the activity of the department.

The successful candidate will be an additionalConsultant to the existing team of 10 Consultant ENT Surgeons (4 Based at Luton, 2 Based at Bedford and 4 working across both sites) who serve the population of Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.

The on-call commitment is 1:6 week days covering Luton and Dunstable 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

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All shortlisted applicants will be expected to visit the hospital prior to interview and to make arrangements to discuss the post. Additional appointments are recommended with other members of the Department and Trust.

Prior to shortlisting:

Mr. Pranay Singh - ENT – Clinical Director (cross site)

01582 497457

Mrs Alison Rance - General Manager (cross-site)

07504 339701

Vacancy Closing Date: 3rd September 2025

Assessment Date: 1st October 2025

Interview Date: 13th October 2025

Person specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

• 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)

Clinical Experience

• 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 Effectiveness

• 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
• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance

Personal Circumstances

• 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

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.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT

Job overview

A full time (10 PA) 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 but also have an appropriate sub-specialist interest to complement the activity of the department.

The successful candidate will be an additionalConsultant to the existing team of 10 Consultant ENT Surgeons (4 Based at Luton, 2 Based at Bedford and 4 working across both sites) who serve the population of Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.

The on-call commitment is 1:6 week days covering Luton and Dunstable 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

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All shortlisted applicants will be expected to visit the hospital prior to interview and to make arrangements to discuss the post. Additional appointments are recommended with other members of the Department and Trust.

Prior to shortlisting:

Mr. Pranay Singh - ENT – Clinical Director (cross site)

01582 497457

Mrs Alison Rance - General Manager (cross-site)

07504 339701

Vacancy Closing Date: 3rd September 2025

Assessment Date: 1st October 2025

Interview Date: 13th October 2025

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Medical Degree

Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCS, FRCS (ORL-NHS) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential criteria

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)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

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 Effectiveness

Essential criteria

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 criteria

Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential criteria

Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable criteria

Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment

Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance

Personal Circumstances

Essential criteria

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

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.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
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