Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon for a 12-month post. The role includes managing ENT and Head & Neck services, teaching medical students and junior doctors, and providing both clinical and administrative duties. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to apply for a permanent role upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Sufficient experience at senior level in ENT.
• Emergency ENT management and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Out-patient and in-patient services for general ENT patients.
• DCC clinical and administrative duties, including emergency and on-call duties.
• Development of a specialist interest complementary to service needs.

Skills

Analytical approach

Time management

Computer literate

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

Final Fellowship of a Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our highly skilled ENT department. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the increasing activity in ENT and Head & Neck services. This 12-month post offers the opportunity to apply for a permanent position upon successful completion of the term.

About the Department: Our ENT department provides both acute and elective ENT services, covering a wide range of general and subspecialty areas, catering to the local population as well as patients referred from beyond our immediate area. As a result, the team sees an exciting and varied caseload, dealing with advanced and complex pathologies across multiple ENT and Head & Neck sub-specialties including Thyroid and Parathyroid.

The current team consists of 10 Consultants, 9 Registrar grade and 8 SHO grade doctors and Specialist head and neck /thyroid cancer nursing and allied health professional team & Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

The role will also include a teaching and mentorship commitment, with opportunities to support medical students, junior doctors, and surgical trainees, helping them to develop and grow in their careers.

We offer ample opportunities for you to develop expertise in a subspecialty of your choice, fostering professional growth and academic development in an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Main duties of the job

Out-patient and in-patient services for general ENT patients .

DCC clinical and administrative duties, emergency and on-call duties, and quality assurance and improvement duties in line with the specialtys plans and the objectives of the Trust.

ENT on-call duties shared amongst 9 (including this post) consultant colleagues and currently assessed as 2PA primarily on the acute base at Pinderfields Hospital with advice and support for the resident emergency care and transfer teams at our Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals in the event of emergencies presenting.

Administrative duties, for which office space and dedicated secretarial support is provided as well as networked computer access.

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Development of an area of specialist interest complimentary with the needs of the service.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Details Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2490MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis. Emergency duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields (Wakefield) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites i.e. Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH), Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI) and Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH).

The main duties of the post will include

Out-patient and in-patient services for general ENT patients .

DCC clinical and administrative duties, emergency and on-call duties, and quality assurance and improvement duties in line with the specialtys plans and the objectives of the Trust.

ENT on-call duties shared amongst 9 (including this post) consultant colleagues and currently assessed as 2PA primarily on the acute base at Pinderfields Hospital with advice and support for the resident emergency care and transfer teams at our Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals in the event of emergencies presenting.

Administrative duties, for which office space and dedicated secretarial support is provided as well as networked computer access.

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Development of an area of specialist interest complimentary with the needs of the service.

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis. Emergency duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields (Wakefield) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites i.e. Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH), Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI) and Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH).

The main duties of the post will include

Out-patient and in-patient services for general ENT patients .

DCC clinical and administrative duties, emergency and on-call duties, and quality assurance and improvement duties in line with the specialtys plans and the objectives of the Trust.

ENT on-call duties shared amongst 9 (including this post) consultant colleagues and currently assessed as 2PA primarily on the acute base at Pinderfields Hospital with advice and support for the resident emergency care and transfer teams at our Dewsbury and Pontefract hospitals in the event of emergencies presenting.

Administrative duties, for which office space and dedicated secretarial support is provided as well as networked computer access.

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Development of an area of specialist interest complimentary with the needs of the service.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• Final Fellowship of a Royal College of Surgeons ( FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent) in otorhinolaryngology

Desirable

• Academic Prizes/Papers/Presentations
• Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
• Teaching qualification / awards

Management Skills Essential

• Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
• Ability to organise & manage time and clinical work.
• Experience of audit
• Ability to manage & lead junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of personal contributions to service development
• Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and developing services in current policy environment(s).
• Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number.
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in otorhinolaryngology
• or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or eligible for CESR / equivalent)

Experience Essential

• Sufficient and wide experience at senior level in the generality of ENT
• Emergency ENT management , management of Head & neck Emergencies and general Paediatric ENT emergency conditions
• Teaching and training.
• Personal contribution to service development

Desirable

• Any subspecialisation interest
• Management experience
• Research

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• Final Fellowship of a Royal College of Surgeons ( FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent) in otorhinolaryngology

Desirable

• Academic Prizes/Papers/Presentations
• Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
• Teaching qualification / awards

Management Skills Essential

• Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
• Ability to organise & manage time and clinical work.
• Experience of audit
• Ability to manage & lead junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of personal contributions to service development
• Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and developing services in current policy environment(s).
• Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number.
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in otorhinolaryngology
• or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or eligible for CESR / equivalent)

Experience Essential

• Sufficient and wide experience at senior level in the generality of ENT
• Emergency ENT management , management of Head & neck Emergencies and general Paediatric ENT emergency conditions
• Teaching and training.
• Personal contribution to service development

Desirable

• Any subspecialisation interest
• Management experience
• Research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)