Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon with interest in Rhinology Surgery

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon with a focus on Rhinology Surgery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the Royal London Hospital, where you will provide essential support in both outpatient and surgical settings. With a commitment to professional development, you will have the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to the care of a diverse patient population. This position not only allows you to make a significant impact in the community but also supports your career growth in a collaborative environment that values excellence and compassion.

Qualifications

• Registered on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining it.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide ENT rhinology support as part of the MDT team.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions across sites.

Skills

I.T. skills

Computer literacy

NHS experience

Teaching and training

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research methodology

Education

FRCS (ORL–HNS) or equivalent

Job description

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Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allows you to build your entire career in one trust.

For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon with interest in Rhinology Surgery

YM73

Main area: Ear, Nose and Throat
Grade: YM73
Contract: Locum: 12 months
Hours: Full time - 5.5 sessions per week
Job ref: 259-MED01565RLH

Site: The Royal London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

Applications are invited for Locum Rhinology Consultant in ENT Surgery to join a team of consultants in the Ear, Nose and Throat department at the Royal London Hospital.

This is a 5.5 PAs (6 PA until 1st October 2025) appointment offered as a 12 month locum post to cover a career break.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve time shared across both sites for both outpatient clinic and theatres, which will include the ENT surgical hub at Whipps Cross. It will also include attending the Severe Asthma Service at St Bart’s Hospital to provide ENT rhinology support as part of the MDT team.

The on call rota is based at the Royal London Hospital and consists of 1:7 Monday to Friday and 1:25 weekends and Bank Holidays to cover emergencies, inpatients, and the trauma service. The weekend rota is shared with Whipps Cross and Queens Hospital Romford covering ENT inpatients at the three sites.

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process.

Working for our organisation

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• FRCS (ORL–HNS) or equivalent

Registration

• Registered on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview

Knowledge and Expertise

• I.T. skills and computer literacy.
• NHS experience in last 3 years

Specialty/Sub-Specialty

• Subspecialist training in rhinology surgery
• Broad based general professional training in general medicine

Training and Teaching

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Training the Trainers Course or equivalent
• Teaching and Assessment in Practice Course or equivalent

Management and Audit

• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Evidence of service audit, design or change management

Research/Publications

• Knowledge of research methodology
• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
• Training in research methodology.
• Presentations to learned societies

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Helen Leandersson
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: [e-mail]

Further enquiries please contact:

Mr Jahangir Ahmed, Clinical Lead for ENT, Royal London Hospital.
Email: [e-mail]

Mr Santdeep Paun, Consultant Rhinologist, Royal London Hospital.
Email: [e-mail]