Locum ENT Consultant Surgeon with specialist interest in Paeds Otology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London invites applications for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with subspecialty interest in Paediatric ENT. This fixed-term role offers a salary of £109,725 to £145,478 annually, with responsibilities including patient care, departmental management, and teaching. Candidates should possess the FRCS (ORL-HNS) and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Registered on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and junior medical staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Consultants will manage patients and the functionality of their departments.
• Participate in medical audits and contribute to professional development.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and junior doctors.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Clinical governance

Education

FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Higher degree (BSc/MS/MD/PhD)

Job description

Overview

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Paediatric ENT and/or Paediatric Otology. This is a fixed-term post until July 2026, with potential progression to a substantive position subject to Trust approval.

Main duties

The provisional job plan is equivalent to 10 programmed activities (PAs) and will be reviewed within 12 months of appointment. Elements of the timetable may change due to a Trust-wide reconfiguration of the theatre schedule following the opening of the new Elective Surgical Centre. Changes will be managed in accordance with service requirements and the Trust's job planning policy.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust providing hospital and community health services for Hackney, the City and surrounding communities. The Trust offers a full range of adult, older people’s and children’s services across medical and surgical specialties and operates from Homerton University Hospital. The hospital has been rated by Care Quality Commission as Outstanding, and offers multiple theatres and wards and community services through partner sites.

Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 293-Consultant-369-A

Job locations: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR

Job responsibilities

Consultants will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their departments. They will undertake administrative duties related to care, clinic operations, and departmental management. Consultants are expected to manage junior medical staff (singly and corporately), including approving and monitoring junior staff rotas and locum arrangements where appropriate. The successful applicant will participate in medical audit and contribute to the professional development, teaching and assessment of trainees and allied health professionals. All Consultants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and junior doctor teaching and to ongoing professional development for appraisal and revalidation.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Desirable: Higher degree (BSc/MS/MD/PhD or equivalent)

REGISTRATION

Essential: Registered on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview

Desirable: Post-CCT fellowship or NHS consultant experience

SPECIALTY/SUB-SPECIALTY

Essential: Subspecialist training in Otology / Paediatric ENT; broad based general professional training in adult +/- paediatric ENT

Desirable: Post-CCT Otology or Balance fellowship training

TRAINING AND TEACHING

Essential: Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior/senior medical staff

Desirable: Training the Trainers course or equivalent teaching qualification

MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT

Essential: Understanding the principles of clinical governance and ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable: Service audit, design or change management; audits and quality improvement work

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS

Essential: Knowledge of research methodology

Desirable: Training in research methodology; publications in peer-reviewed journals; presentations to learned societies

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential: Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English

Desirable: Experience of telephone or virtual clinics; evidence of collaboration with CCG or primary care; rota design or job planning experience; experience of capital bidding, developing business cases and funding pathways

Legal and regulatory

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information see UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Applicants may be required to provide a criminal records check from any country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Employer: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR