Locum Consultant Otolaryngologist

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Bolton Hospital is seeking a Locum Consultant Otolaryngologist for a fixed term of 12 months, with extensive experience in ENT surgery necessary. This role involves supervising colleagues and providing comprehensive Rhinology and general services within a supportive team of specialists, aimed at delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Rhinology trained individual to help deliver ENT service.
• Essential registration with GMC and inclusion on Specialist register within 6 months.
• Evidence of CPD and Audit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the ENT Team.
• Engage in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Supervise medical and nursing colleagues.

Skills

Substantial experience in ENT surgery

Evidence of audit and research experience

Education

FRCS (ORL-HNS)

Completion of CCT or 6 months of obtaining

Job description

Job summary

Locum Consultant Otolaryngologist

Fixed term for 12 months, 10.5 PA's per week

The Royal Bolton Hospital has been developed as the district general hospital for the area and serves a catchment population of 320,000 which includes the Bolton Metropolitan Borough as well as parts of Atherton, Leigh and Walkden. The hospital has all the specialties found in a large acute district general. There is a divisional structure system in operation. ENT is a department within this structure and is part of the Anaesthetics and Surgical Services Division. The post holder will report to the Clinical Lead, Mr Simon Hargreaves and be accountable to the Divisional Medical Director, Miss Angela Volleamere.

We are looking for a Rhinology trained individual who will help deliver the Rhinology and general service.

The post holder will join a team of ENT surgeons who provide a range of subspecialty services including otology, rhinology, paediatric and laryngology.

Main duties of the job

The principle role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the ENT Team. The post-holder is expected to take a team approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.

A computer with internet access and a shared office will be provided.

Indicative work pattern:

• Outpatient clinics (TBC)
• Theatre sessions (TBC)
• No on-call commitments
• Supervising medical and nursing colleagues

About us

The Royal Bolton Hospital has been developed as the district general hospital for the area and serves a catchment population of 320,000 which includes the Bolton Metropolitan Borough as well as parts of Atherton, Leigh and Walkden. The hospital has all the specialties found in a large acute district general. There is a divisional structure system in operation. ENT is a department within this structure and is part of the Anaesthetics and Surgical Services Division. The post holder will report to the Clinical Lead, Mr Simon Hargreaves and be accountable to the Divisional Medical Director, Miss Angela Volleamere.

Details Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-323AS-MD-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see Detailed job description attached.

We are looking for a Rhinology trained individual who will help deliver the Rhinology and general service.

The post holder will join a team of ENT surgeons who provide a range of subspecialty services including otology, rhinology, paediatric and laryngology

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see Detailed job description attached.

We are looking for a Rhinology trained individual who will help deliver the Rhinology and general service.

The post holder will join a team of ENT surgeons who provide a range of subspecialty services including otology, rhinology, paediatric and laryngology

Person Specification Professional Qualification Essential

• FRCS (ORL-HNS)
• Completion of CCT or 6 months of obtaining

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD and Audit
• Pst CCT Fellowship

Registration Essential

• Registration with GMC
• Inclusion on Specialist register / admission within 6 months

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience in ENT surgery
• Evidence of audit and research experience

Desirable

• Involvement in service development
• Understanding of management responsibilities of NHS Consultant

Person Specification Professional Qualification Essential

• FRCS (ORL-HNS)
• Completion of CCT or 6 months of obtaining

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD and Audit
• Pst CCT Fellowship

Registration Essential

• Registration with GMC
• Inclusion on Specialist register / admission within 6 months

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience in ENT surgery
• Evidence of audit and research experience

Desirable

• Involvement in service development
• Understanding of management responsibilities of NHS Consultant

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)