Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology

Integrated Care System; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for a Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology to join its ENT Department. The candidate will manage a General ENT practice and participate in emergency services. Strong commitment to teaching and research is essential, along with an appropriate CCST or registration. This position supports flexible working and offers a vibrant clinical environment, contributing to a top-tier hospital in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
• Comprehensive training in ENT is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage a General Ear, Nose and Throat practice.
• Provide an emergency service provision on a 1:12 rota.
• Participate in the development of ENT service and protocols.

Education

CCST or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology

The closing date is 22 August 2025

This Locum Consultant post has been created to compliment and strengthen the existing team of surgeons working within the ENT Department at University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join the team. The successful applicant must be committed to working flexibly within the department and will be expected to participate in the management of a General ENT Practice.

The University Hospitals Coventry Warwickshire NHS Trust is a teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre which is at the centre of the Warwick Medical School where excellent research facilities are available. There is also a close affiliation to Coventry University and as such a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research is essential and excellent opportunities exist for those interested in joint academic appointments.

Applicants are preferred have an appropriate CCST or be on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Those who are within obtaining their CCST on the date of the AAC are also encouraged to apply.

For informal visits and enquiries contact, Mr Matthew Trotter Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead (02476 965610).

Main duties of the job

The applicant will be expected to manage a General Ear, Nose and Throat practice. In addition they will be required to provide an emergency service provision which is currently configured as a 1:12 rota with colleagues from a neighbouring trust. It is expected that the post holder will have comprehensive training in ENT.

This is a Locum ENT Consultant post for 12 months.

Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues ENT services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.

Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.

Participate in the development of the ENT service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of ENT conditions.

Participate in the on-call rota (1:12 shared with Warwick hospital) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. Use of a car is an essential requirement of this position as both University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital and Warwick Hospital have admitting ENT units.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

The Trust aims to achieve a standard job plan which in this case will comprise 8.5 direct clinical care programmed activities and 1.5 supporting professional activities. The on call component of this post will be included in the 10 session job plan

Other main duties include:

• Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice
• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of middle and junior grade staff. Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system.

Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Experience

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Knowledge

• Meets all essential

Skills & Abilities

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Teaching & Education

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Audit, Research & Publication

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Personal Attributes

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Meets all essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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