Locum ENT Consultant with interest in Otology and Balance | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare institution in Greater London invites applications for a Consultant ENT Surgeon focusing on Otology and Balance. The role involves overseeing patient care, managing junior medical staff, and engaging in medical audits. Candidates should have a subspecialty interest in Otology and demonstrate experience in teaching and managing staff. This 12-month fixed-term position may lead to a substantive role pending Trust approval. Applications close on 25 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Subspecialty interest in Otology and Balance.
• Experience in managing junior staff rotas and locum arrangements.
• Demonstrated abilities in teaching and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of patients and department functioning.
• Handle administrative duties for patient care.
• Manage Junior Medical Staff and their schedules.
• Engage in medical audits.
• Support professional development of trainees and colleagues.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduates and junior doctors.

Skills

Management of Junior Medical Staff

Medical Audit Participation

Teaching and Assessment

Professional Development

Job description

Role Overview

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite applications for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Otology and Balance. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term post, developed in response to current service needs within our well‑regarded ENT department. While initially offered on a fixed‑term basis, there is funding in place and a possibility that the post may progress to a substantive position, subject to future Trust approval.

Responsibilities

• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their department.
• Administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinics or department.
• Assume responsibility both singly and corporately for the management of Junior Medical Staff, including approving and monitoring junior staff rotas and locum arrangements where appropriate.
• Participate fully in the medical audit arrangements.
• Concern themselves with the professional development of trainees and allied health professional colleagues.
• Contribute to the teaching and assessment of undergraduates and of junior doctors.
• Continue with all aspects of professional development to allow successful appraisal and revalidation.

Qualifications / Candidate Profile

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Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.