Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant in Paediatric ENT Surgeon
The closing date is 20 October 2025
Ready to make a real impact in paediatric ENT? We're looking for a passionate, skilled Consultant to join our vibrant ENT team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. This locum opportunity is available immediately and offers the chance to work in one of the UK's leading dedicated paediatric centres.
About You
Full GMC registration and completed Specialist Training
FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent certification
Experience in paediatric and neonatal ENT
Fellowship training or equivalent in tertiary paediatric ENT (desirable)
We encourage informal visits, come meet the team. Reach out to: Mr Mark Flowers, Clinical Director, Surgery & Critical Care or Katia Allchurch, Associate Director. Contact us via 0114 2260525 to arrange a visit or chat.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Paediatric ENT Clinical Lead, some of your responsibilities will include:
* Delivering high-quality general paediatric ENT care
* Participating in a comprehensive tertiary referral service
* Engaging in teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Contributing to the on-call rota within a supportive team
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS or equivalent
* Senior Clinical Fellowship training in tertiary paediatric ENT
* Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
* Presentations & Publications
Experience
* Appropriate training and experience in Paediatric ENT and management of the Paediatric airway
* Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
* Preparation of audit
* Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of Consultants
Knowledge and Skills
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
* Understand and communicate clearly with patients
* Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
* Ability to teach
Personal Attributes
* Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
* Be physically and mentally capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
* Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
Demonstrates Trust Values
* Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Other requirements
* Full GMC registration and on GMC specialist register
* Medical Insurance
* Right to work in UK
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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum
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