Locum Consultant ENT Head and Neck | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; South Hams; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in ENT Head and Neck for a 12 month fixed term contract. The role involves providing advice and treatment, developing services, and participating in the on-call rota. The successful applicant will be supported by various wellbeing resources and professional development opportunities. This position requires a commitment to teaching and clinical excellence, ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

24/7 employee assistance programme

Regular wellbeing classes

Qualifications

• Must provide advice and treatment in accordance with Trust policy.
• Demonstrate ability to teach and supervise postgraduate trainees.
• Required to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients at Kingston Hospital and St Georges Hospital.
• Develop the service and ensure efficient delivery of care.
• Engage in an on-call rota for ENT duties.

Skills

Professional excellence

Ability to perform head and neck ultrasound

Training and supervising medical trainees

Education

Medical degree and relevant certifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract for a Consultant in ENT Head and Neck. The post holder will be expected to work at Kingston Hospital and St Georges Hospital.

The department at Kingston Hospital provides one-stop diagnostic clinics in collaboration with Radiology, Cellular Pathology and Endocrinology. Over 100 thyroid and parathyroid operations are performed annually supported by the availability of intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone testing and intraoperative nerve testing. The ENT clinic at Kingston Hospital is one of very few in the country equipped with the latest ultrasound machines, and the successful applicant will have the ability to learn and perform head and neck ultrasound as part of an enhanced clinical assessment or diagnostic intervention. Cone Beam CT scanning is also available onsite.

St. George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating around 1000 beds and treating around 80,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 300,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 6500 staff incorporating 675 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist childrens services. A merger with Community Services Wandsworth took place in October 2010 providing integrated services in many areas.

The post holder would be expected to Provide advice and treatment Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy. Teach train and supervise postgraduates trainees as appropriate. Demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.

The post holder will be required to participate in the on call rota on a 1:04 basis, shared with colleagues. This is subject to review. The post holder will provide on call for ENT on the St Georges Hospital ENT rota.

Development and staff wellbeing


Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.


To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.


For informal discussion about this role please contact Mr Enyi Ofo, Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon and Clinical Lead for ENT and Robotic Surgery. [e-mail]


This advert closes on Friday 1 Aug 2025