Locum Consultant Rhinologist

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Locum Consultant Rhinologist to support their ENT team with surgical and clinical work. The role involves managing ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, assisting with the reduction of backlogs post-COVID, and participating in the on-call rota. Candidates must have Full GMC Registration and relevant experience. Ideal for surgeons with specific skills in ENT Rhinology and Skull Base surgery. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is essential for the role.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or evidence for entry required.
• Other higher medical degrees such as a PhD or Masters are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the ENT team with surgical and clinical work.
• Assist in reduction of waiting list backlogs.
• Participate in the on-call rota for the department.

Skills

ENT surgical skills

Clinical opinion expertise

Independent responsibility for patient care

Medical education qualifications

Education

Full GMC Registration

Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Other higher degrees (PhD, Masters, BSc)

Job description

Locum Consultant Rhinologist

The closing date is 26 December 2025

This consultant post is to support the ENT team with both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and to support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. The team requires support from an enthusiastic ENT surgeon who can manage all aspects of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery.

Specific surgical skills relating to ENT Rhinology and Skull Base surgery are required to assist with the surgical caseload. Medical education qualifications and experience are highly desirable for this role.

The appointed applicant will have an integral role in assisting in waiting list backlogs, with routine new referrals, follow up appointments and general ENT operating lists. Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:14 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

This consultant post is to support the ENT team with both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and to support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. The team requires support from an enthusiastic ENT surgeon who can manage all aspects of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery.

Specific surgical skills relating to ENT Rhinology and Skull Base surgery are required to assist with the surgical caseload. Medical education qualifications and experience are highly desirable for this role.

The appointed applicant will have an integral role in assisting in waiting list backlogs, with routine new referrals, follow up appointments and general ENT operating lists. Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:14 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of Interview or CESR
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in ENT Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Postgraduate qualifications in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust