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A leading organization is looking for a Consultant to join their expanding ENT team at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will have an interest in Laryngology/Voice, complementing a team of 15 existing consultants. This role includes supervising junior staff, managing clinical responsibilities, and undertaking research and teaching duties.
Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post to join our expanding ENT team. The successful candidate subspecialty interest in Laryngology/Voice will complement the department`s needs and future plans. The appointeewill join the existing 15 consultants. An on call commitment will be required.
High quality specialist care particularly in cancer, renal and cardiac services has gained us a national and international reputation. We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures, such as keyhole heart valve surgery and our research into diabetes, genetics and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We also play a vital role in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, by working closely with local universities.
Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months at the time of interview be eligible for a certificate of completion of specialist training and meet the essential requirements.
As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.
For further information and for an informal discussion interested applicants are encouraged to contact Mr T Valsamakis, Consultant ENT Surgeon/ Head of Service on 0116 258 5643
Main duties of the jobPrincipal Elements of the post will be:-
To Supervise and train junior medical staff
At LRI we have shared responsibility for beds on wards 9, Day ward, the Kinmonth Unit and paediatric wards
- At LGH we have shared responsibility for beds on Medical Day Case Unit
Clinical sessions as laid out in the job plan
Teaching, research and administration.
Develop the service along with the other ENT Consultants at UHL.
To take part in the adult & paediatric on call rota
Other Duties:-
The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department.
As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.
About usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details Date posted01 July 2025
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number358-7263914-MSK
Job locationsLeicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Adult ENT patients at LRI are managed on Ward 9 which is a 18 bedded mixed adult ward shared with plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery. The Kinmonth Unit provides high dependency care for airway patients and patients undergoing head and neck surgery. We also have an Adult Surgical Dayward located on Balmoral Level 2 adjacent to the theatres.
The department of ENT is an extremely busy one, providing a combination of 35 inpatient and day case operating lists with dedicated paediatric theatres. These are all run through the central operating department and Surgical Day Ward.
Our outpatient department is a dedicated ENT department supported by audiology currently based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary with plans to expand into the Elective Care HUB at the Leicester General Hospital at the end of the year. The outpatients department provides accommodation for the medical staff in fully equipped individual consulting rooms.
TheEast Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) at the Leicester General Hospital will consist of two theatres, 21 recovery beds (4 first stage & 17 second stage) and 12 post operative recovery beds with a Medical Day Case Unit consisting of 18 medical daycase treatment areas. There will be an outpatients department which has 14 outpatient clinic rooms, 4 procedures rooms & 6 recovery beds. ENT will have access to 1 all-day extended theatre list 3 times a week, 2 clinic rooms 6 days a week and an audiology booth.
ENT also support community clinics, which are currently run in Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville.
ENT support a busy Childrens and Adults Emergency department.
For further information and for an informal discussion interested applicants are encouraged to contact Mr T Valsamakis, Consultant ENT Surgeon/ Head of Service on 0116 258 5643 or 0116 258 5191.
Job description Job responsibilitiesAdult ENT patients at LRI are managed on Ward 9 which is a 18 bedded mixed adult ward shared with plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery. The Kinmonth Unit provides high dependency care for airway patients and patients undergoing head and neck surgery. We also have an Adult Surgical Dayward located on Balmoral Level 2 adjacent to the theatres.
The department of ENT is an extremely busy one, providing a combination of 35 inpatient and day case operating lists with dedicated paediatric theatres. These are all run through the central operating department and Surgical Day Ward.
Our outpatient department is a dedicated ENT department supported by audiology currently based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary with plans to expand into the Elective Care HUB at the Leicester General Hospital at the end of the year. The outpatients department provides accommodation for the medical staff in fully equipped individual consulting rooms.
TheEast Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) at the Leicester General Hospital will consist of two theatres, 21 recovery beds (4 first stage & 17 second stage) and 12 post operative recovery beds with a Medical Day Case Unit consisting of 18 medical daycase treatment areas. There will be an outpatients department which has 14 outpatient clinic rooms, 4 procedures rooms & 6 recovery beds. ENT will have access to 1 all-day extended theatre list 3 times a week, 2 clinic rooms 6 days a week and an audiology booth.
ENT also support community clinics, which are currently run in Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville.
ENT support a busy Childrens and Adults Emergency department.
For further information and for an informal discussion interested applicants are encouraged to contact Mr T Valsamakis, Consultant ENT Surgeon/ Head of Service on 0116 258 5643 or 0116 258 5191.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
AddressLeicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
AddressLeicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)