Temporary Consultant Otolaryngologist (ENT)

Woodston Personnel Ltd.; Sligo; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodston Personnel Ltd. seeks a Temporary Consultant Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join a multidisciplinary surgical team in Ireland’s public acute hospital network. The role covers elective, emergency and outpatient ENT services across both adult and pediatric patients.

You will lead clinical care, supervise trainees, and collaborate with allied specialties to maintain high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• MCI Registration in Otolaryngology.
• FRCS Otolaryngology or equivalent higher specialist training.
• Experience in elective and emergency ENT procedures.
• ATLS (or equivalent) and Garda Vetting (police clearance) are required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: outpatient consultations, inpatient rounds and ENT procedures for adults and children.
• Surgical Expertise: head and neck evaluation; otology, rhinology, laryngology, pediatric ENT.
• Emergency Cover: participate in on-call rota for ENT emergencies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: work with Audiology, Speech & Language Therapy, Maxillofacial, Oncology, Radiology, Emergency Medicine.
• Quality & Governance: lead audits and risk management; ensure patient safety.
• Teaching & Mentorship: supervise NCHDs, surgical trainees and students.

Education

FRCS Otolaryngology

MCI Specialist Division Registration (Otolaryngology)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Temporary Consultant Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join our client’s multidisciplinary surgical team within the public acute hospital network.

This post offers an outstanding opportunity to work within a progressive surgical department, delivering comprehensive elective, emergency, and outpatient ear, nose, and throat services to a broad patient catchment area.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Conduct outpatient consultations, inpatient rounds, and perform elective and emergency ENT surgical procedures across adult and pediatric populations.

• Surgical Expertise: Deliver care across core ENT domains, including head and neck evaluation, otology, rhinology, laryngology, and pediatric ENT interventions.

• Emergency Cover: Participate in the local consultant on-call rota for acute ENT emergencies and inpatient management.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Liaise closely with Audiology, Speech & Language Therapy, Maxillofacial, Oncology, Radiology, and Emergency Medicine teams.

• Quality & Governance: Lead clinical audits, maintain patient care safety standards, and contribute to risk management and quality assurance programs.

• Teaching & Mentorship: Provide clinical instruction, mentorship, and supervision to NCHDs (Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors), surgical trainees, and medical students.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• MCI Registration: Inclusion on (or immediate eligibility for) the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) in the specialty of Otolaryngology.

• Clinical Qualifications: Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS in Otolaryngology) or equivalent higher specialist surgical training qualification.

• Experience: Demonstrated high-level competency in elective and emergency ENT surgical procedures, clinical governance, and team leadership.

• Compliance: Up-to-date certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalent, along with satisfactory occupational health screening and Garda Vetting (police clearance).