ENT Consultant - RLI | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking a Consultant to join the ENT team. The role involves providing patient care across multiple sites, engaging in teaching and training, and participating in service audits to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have a broad experience in general ENT, with support for Otology subspecialty interests.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in general ENT required.
• Any subspecialty interest in Otology is actively supported.
• Willingness to participate in audits and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide ENT patient care across sites.
• Engage in teaching and training opportunities.
• Participate in service development to improve efficiency.

Skills

General ENT experience

Otology subspecialty interest

Education

Medical degree

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.

About the Trust and Area

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.

Department and Team

We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites: Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.

The ENT department has 5 consultants, 3 Associate specialists, 7 specialty ENT doctors and 2 junior doctors (CT1/2 at RLI, FY2 at FGH). We have two H&N Clinical Nurse Specialists, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner in post. There are specialized clinics such as a One stop Head & Neck clinic, Combined Rhinology clinic, Paediatrics clinics, Voice and Vertigo clinic. There are regular audit meetings, radiology meetings and video link meetings for the regional Head & Neck Multi-Disciplinary Team. The weekend on call rota would be 1:5 and weekday 1:4.

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.

Opportunities and Responsibilities

• Involve in general ENT practice with opportunities to pursue Otology subspecialty interests; on-call duties require general ENT experience.
• Provide patient care across sites within the ENT department and contribute to regional Head & Neck pathways.
• Engage in teaching and training opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
• Participate in service development and audits to improve patient safety and efficiency.

On-call and Working Pattern

Weekend on-call rota would be 1:5 and weekday 1:4.

Teaching, Links and Facilities

Strong links with Royal Preston Hospital for H&N pathology and with Manchester Royal Infirmary for skull base and rhinology conditions. Audiology services are available for adults and paediatrics. There are facilities for advanced ENT procedures and monitoring, with support for teaching and research. Paperless department with e-prescribing and e-requesting.

Location and Contacts

The advert includes informal discussions/visits with Amit Kochhar, Clinical Lead for ENT, Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Contact details: Tel: [phone]; Email: [e-mail].

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025