ENT Consultant - RLI

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization is seeking a full-time Consultant to join the ENT team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role offers competitive salary, opportunities for specialization in Otology, and the chance to contribute to high standards of patient care in a supportive environment. Applicants must be registered with a UK professional body and have relevant experience. The role is based in Lancaster, surrounded by beautiful areas including the Lake District.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in general ENT required.
• Subspecialty interest in Otology is required and will be supported.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute towards excellence in patient care.
• Join and support the ENT team across locations.

Skills

Experience in general ENT

Interest in Otology

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Consultant to join the current ENT team in the Trust. You will work Cross Bay with Royal Lancaster Infirmary as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs. You will need to have a broad experience in general ENT. Any subspecialty interest in Otology is required and will be actively supported although on calls will need general ENT experience.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. Morecambe Bay is nestled between the Lake District national park and the Yorkshire Dales as well as being in easy reach of the cities of Manchester and Liverpool. The area offers affordable accommodation with access to excellent grammar schools ranked as top in the country.

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 331-L1240925

Job locations: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Job responsibilities

We would be delighted to offer a suitably qualified ENT Consultant the opportunity to join us, develop and contribute towards excellence in patient care.

Interviews date: TBC

For informal discussions/visits please contact:

Amit Kochhar, Clinical lead for ENT, Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application forms and information packs are available online from www.jobs.nhs.uk.

About us

We have facilities for Sialendoscopy, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopic ear surgery, Trans Nasal Oesophagoscopy, BAHA\'s and DCR\'s, navigation for endoscopic sinus surgery and nerve monitoring for parotid/ear/thyroid surgery. We aim to provide patient care close to home. Our H&N network is with Royal Preston Hospital but we also have excellent ties with Manchester Royal Infirmary for Skull Base pathology and Rhinology related conditions. For paediatric services we have ties with Alder Hey and Manchester Children\'s. An elaborate audiology service is available for adults and paediatrics. There is an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well and we have strong connections with the Lancaster Medical School. We are a paperless department with e-prescribing and e-requesting. We are keen to develop our services further safely and to the highest standard possible keeping in view with our specific geographic demands. We have a high day case rate and encourage any innovation to improve patient safety and experience along with improved efficiency.

Disclosure and Sponsorship

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. 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 UK visas information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk