Job overview
A full time (10 PA) Consultant ENT Surgeon is required at Bedfordshire Hospitals to work with a supportive, dynamic & enthusiastic ENT team to help further develop services between Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. They should be able to manage all aspects of General Adult and Paediatric ENT but also have an appropriate sub-specialist interest to complement the activity of the department.
The successful candidate will be an additionalConsultant to the existing team of 10 Consultant ENT Surgeons (4 Based at Luton, 2 Based at Bedford and 4 working across both sites) who serve the population of Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.
The on-call commitment is 1:6 week days covering Luton and Dunstable Hospital with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Weekend on-call is 1:10 covering both Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital
Main duties of the job
Key tasks:
·Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients
·presenting to the Hospital.
·To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric
·patients presenting with ENT conditions.
In addition, the post-holder will have the following responsibilities
·To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
·Teaching and training of intermediate grade and, junior medical staff, medical
·students and ENT Nursing Staff.
·To develop and lead Clinical Research in ENT with the support of Research & Ethic
·Committee in the Trust.
·To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical
·Governance and audit.
·To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All shortlisted applicants will be expected to visit the hospital prior to interview and to make arrangements to discuss the post. Additional appointments are recommended with other members of the Department and Trust.
Prior to shortlisting:
Mr. Pranay Singh - ENT – Clinical Director (cross site)
01582 497457
Mrs Alison Rance - General Manager (cross-site)
07504 339701
Vacancy Closing Date: 3rd September 2025
Assessment Date: 1st October 2025
Interview Date: 13th October 2025
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Medical Degree
2. Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCS, FRCS (ORL-NHS) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
3. MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential criteria
4. Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
5. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
6. Excellent all round experience of DGH work
7. Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in ENT
8. Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
9. Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
10. Experience of guideline appraisal
11. Participation in relevant local audits
12. Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable criteria
13. Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential criteria
14. Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable criteria
15. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
16. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
17. Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
18. Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
19. Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
20. Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
21. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
22. Satisfactory DBS clearance
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 718222