Locum Consultant in Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon at a leading NHS Trust in Bristol. This role involves managing a diverse range of ENT conditions in both adults and children, with a focus on emergency pediatric care and rhinology surgery. The Trust is committed to providing excellent patient care and offers a supportive environment for professional development. Join a dedicated team and contribute to a service that is recognized for its innovative practices and high standards of care, all while enjoying the vibrant city of Bristol and its surrounding countryside.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC or equivalent required.
• Broad experience in managing ENT conditions in adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics and emergency care for ENT patients.
• Participate in on-call rota and manage caseload flexibly.

Skills

Clinical Management

Emergency Pediatric Care

Rhinology Surgery

Communication Skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

Fellowship in ENT

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust. This post is being created as part of a planned expansion in elective theatre capacity associated with the opening of the new Bristol Elective Care Centre.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston provides ENT services across several sites, including the Bristol Royal Infirmary, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol Children's Hospital, Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital. It serves as the regional centre for paediatric otolaryngology, complex rhinology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, advanced ear surgery and hearing implantation.

We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon with the appropriate skills and experience to meet the needs of our department. The role is likely to include elements of general paediatric ENT and adult rhinology.

This is a temporary position, additional to the existing team of 12 substantive ENT consultants. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in managing ENT conditions in both adults and children, and to participate in the on-call rota alongside current team members. Given the department's status as a regional centre for paediatric ENT, experience in managing emergency paediatric ENT presentations is essential.

Newly created full time post Locum Post.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care. These activities occur in the University Hospitals Bristol precinct (Bristol Royal Infirmary, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol Children's Hospital), North Bristol Trust (Southmead Hospital) and Weston General Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year DOE PA Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S6957-AFR

Job locations

University Hospital Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

Desirable

• Fellowship in ENT Sub Specialist Area

Experience Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Familiarity & Exp in UK NHS

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Ability to provide emergency management of paediatric airway problems
• Exp Rhinology Surgery

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Higher training and experience of delivering medical education training

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies . Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. Positive approach to evidence based practice. Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research. Evidence of involvement in research. Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department. Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Teaching and Training Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant. Ability to practice independently as a consultant. Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures. Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions. Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Behaviours and Values Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

Desirable

• Fellowship in ENT Sub Specialist Area

Experience Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Familiarity & Exp in UK NHS

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Ability to provide emergency management of paediatric airway problems
• Exp Rhinology Surgery

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Higher training and experience of delivering medical education training

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies . Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. Positive approach to evidence based practice. Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research. Evidence of involvement in research. Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department. Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Teaching and Training Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant. Ability to practice independently as a consultant. Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures. Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions. Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Behaviours and Values Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

University Hospital Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

University Hospital Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

Employer's website

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