Locum Consultant in Paediatric ENT Surgeon

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric ENT Surgery. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional care.Qualifications include full GMC registration and experience in paediatric ENT.Offering generous salary and benefits, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to children's health.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and completed Specialist Training.
• Experience in paediatric and neonatal ENT.
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general paediatric ENT care.
• Engage in teaching and training.
• Contribute to the on-call rota.

Skills

Paediatric ENT management

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Teaching ability

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Senior Clinical Fellowship in tertiary paediatric ENT

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric ENT Surgeon

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Ready to make a real impact in paediatric ENT?

We're looking for a passionate, skilled Consultant to join our vibrant ENT team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. This locum opportunity is available immediately and offers the chance to work in one of the UK's leading dedicated paediatric centres.

About You

Full GMC registration and completed Specialist Training

FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent certification

Experience in paediatric and neonatal ENT

Fellowship training or equivalent in tertiary paediatric ENT (desirable)

We encourage informal visits, come meet the team

Reach out to:

Mr Mark Flowers, Clinical Director, Surgery & Critical Care

Katia Allchurch, Associate Director

Contact us via 0114 2260525 to arrange a visit or chat.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Paediatric ENT Clinical Lead ,some of your responsibilities will include:

Delivering high-quality general paediatric ENT care

Participating in a comprehensive tertiary referral service

Engaging in teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Contributing to the on-call rota within a supportive team

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent
• Senior Clinical Fellowship training in tertiary paediatric ENT
• Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
• Presentations & Publications

Experience

• Appropriate training and experience in Paediatric ENT and management of the Paediatric airway
• Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
• Preparation of audit
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of Consultants

Knowledge and Skills

• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Understand and communicate clearly with patients
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
• Ability to teach

Personal Attributes

• Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
• Be physically and mentally capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
• Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

Other requirements

• Full GMC registration and on GMC specialist register
• Medical Insurance
• Right to work in UK

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearpro rata, per annum