Locum ENT Consultant - Head & Neck

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a locum ENT consultant to support surgical and clinical work at its facilities in Newcastle. The role requires a consultant with surgical skills in general ENT and paediatric airway experience. Successful candidates will manage waiting lists and participate in on-call rotas. Full GMC Registration and a Head & Neck Fellowship are essential for applying.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing ENT surgical caseloads.
• Ability to contribute to a team of consultants.
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical skills for general ENT surgery.
• Manage waiting list backlogs and clinical referrals.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

General ENT surgery skills

Paediatric airway experience

Team player

Education

Full GMC Registration

Head & Neck Fellowship

Job description

Overview

This locum 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, for a six-month period. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. The team requires support from an enthusiastic ENT surgeon, ideally post CCT who is looking for a consultant experience before a substantive post and who can manage all aspects of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job include:

• Specific surgical skills relating to general ENT surgery to assist with the surgical caseload.
• Management of waiting list backlogs, routine new referrals, follow up appointments and general ENT operating lists.
• Participation in the on-call rota for the department (1:8 weekday, 1:14 weekend frequency) shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.
• Contribute to the department's cohesive and congenial working relationship within a team of consultants, covering a wide portfolio of ENT services including anterior/lateral skull base surgery, tertiary rhinology/otology, paediatric airway surgery, and tertiary head and neck and craniofacial/reconstructive surgery.
• Paediatric airway experience to cover the tertiary paediatric service of the Staffordshire Children’s Hospital.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. With two sites – Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford – we serve around three million people and are recognised for facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We are committed to development, diversity and inclusion, and provide equal opportunities for career development.

Details

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Locum

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 205-7454414

Job locations: University Hospitals of North Midlands, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST4 6QG

Job description – responsibilities (relevant extracts)

Specific surgical skills relating to general ENT surgery are required to assist with the surgical caseload. Medical education qualifications and experience are also 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 1:8 weekday frequency and 1:14 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust. The department prides itself on a cohesive and congenial working relationship between 9 consultants, who collectively provide a comprehensive portfolio of general and specialist ENT services, including anterior/lateral skull base surgery, tertiary rhinology/otology, paediatric airway surgery, tertiary head and neck and craniofacial/reconstructive surgery. The applicant will be expected to have paediatric airway experience to cover the tertiary paediatric service of the recently opened Staffordshire Children’s Hospital.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via oCCT within 6 months of date of interview
• oCESR
• Head & Neck Fellowship

Desirable

• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)
• Postgraduate qualifications in medical education
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission for DBS check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK criminal records guidance and NHS registration requirements are noted within the full description.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals of North Midlands, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST4 6QG

Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk