About this role
Job summary
An exceptional opportunity to join our progressive ENT department and shape the future of regional ENT services.
About This Role
We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our well-established, dynamic team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead a comprehensive benign head and neck and diagnostic ENT service while being part of a forward-thinking department that delivers high-quality surgery to sub-specialty levels.
What Makes This Role Special?
Partnership Excellence: Work in close collaboration with the University Hospital of Southampton to provide a comprehensive sub-specialty ENT service and regional tertiary care. This partnership ensures our patients receive world-class treatment while offering you access to complex cases and cutting-edge techniques.
Leadership Opportunity
While your primary focus will be developing and leading our benign head and neck and diagnostic ENT service, you'll be supported by Southampton's specialist head and neck team, giving you the best of both worlds - clinical leadership with expert backup.
Educational Impact: Engage actively in our renowned training programmes, including:
o Comprehensive ENT workshops for other specialtieso The prestigious Wessex Sinus Surgery Courseo MAST Paediatric Airway Course
Main duties of the job
1. Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E2. Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care3. Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
4. Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care5. Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
About us
About Our Department
Our ENT team forms part of a long-standing, highly motivated group delivering comprehensive hospital ENT services. We pride ourselves on:o Multidisciplinary care excellenceo Strong partnerships with tertiary and community serviceso Progressive approach to patient careo Commitment to teaching and trainingo Active research and audit culture
What We're Looking ForThe Ideal Candidate:o An enthusiastic and personable clinician who thrives in collaborative environmentso Comprehensive experience in general ENT with both adult and paediatric populationso Strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and service developmento Capability and willingness to provide consultant-level on-call covero Passion for teaching, training, and mentoring junior colleagues
Job description Job responsibilities
What We Offer You
Professional Growth: Leadership opportunities in otolaryngology sub-specialty services Scope for significant service development and innovation Access to complex cases through our tertiary partnerships Comprehensive continuing professional development supportCollaborative Environment: Join a friendly, successful department with an established track record Work alongside highly motivated colleagues committed to excellence Strong administrative and clinical support systems Opportunities for research collaboration and publicationWork-Life Balance: Supportive consultant rota arrangements Flexible working opportunities where appropriate Comprehensive occupational health and wellbeing support
This role offers the perfect blend of clinical challenge, leadership opportunity, and professional support. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, celebrates success, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice On Specialist Register for ENT if applying for Consultant post
Experience Essential
Experienced in elective ENT surgery Experienced in managing elective outpatient caseloads Experienced in supervising junior doctors
Skills Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and all levels of staff Teaching/presentation skills Competent decision maker
Desirable
Management skills or qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)