Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a locum 7 PA Consultant ENT surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, and education excellence. Key responsibilities include 7 programmed activities, with 6 focused on Direct Clinical Care and a focus on team-based healthcare delivery. Candidates must hold a specialist register and demonstrate flexibility for coverage and off-site work. High volumes of applications expected, apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar ENT consultant role.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to undertake a prospective diary exercise.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an average of 7 programmed activities per week.
• Discuss and agree on a detailed job plan with the Clinical Director.
• Provide Direct Clinical Care and a Senior Practising Assistant role.

Skills

Commitment to high quality patient care

Experience with innovative service models

Ability to meet performance targets

Excellent in education/training

Flexibility for coverage and off-site work

Education

Specialist register

Job description

Position

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a locum 7 PA Consultant ENT surgeon who has a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Key Details

• On‑call commitment: 1 in 12
• Clinic‑heavy role with work at RNENT, Edgware, and Whittington satellite clinics
• No fixed theatre sessions; opportunities to cover may arise per leave schedules
• Specialist register required
• Flexibility for coverage and off‑site work required
• Provisional job plan subject to agreement and change

Job Plan

The consultant’s job plan is expected to comprise an average of 7 programmed activities per week, to be carried out at RNENT and the satellite clinics. Within three months of start date the post‑holder will discuss and agree a detailed job plan, including personal and professional objectives, with the Clinical Director and may undertake a prospective diary exercise to inform this process.

Of the 7 programmed activities, 6 will be Direct Clinical Care (including the on‑call commitment) and 1 will be a Senior Practising Assistant (SPA). The Direct Clinical Care plan follows a team‑based approach; departmental activities and personal objectives are tailored individually.

Employer

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population and providing academically‑led acute and specialist services across London and beyond.

Other Information

CV required for application.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Dec 2025.