Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is seeking to appoint a permanent consultant to work with a committed team in our ENTDepartment. The main base for this position will be Royal Derby Hospital due to a weekday on call commitment at that site. However, timetabled activity will be split between UHDB sites
We are looking for someone who has thorough general specialty experience.The incumbent would be expected and encouraged to develop sub specialty interest to fit in with the needs of the department. An interest in Otology would be particularly desirable.
Main duties of the job
A strong commitment from the appointee to the department and involvement with activities within the department such as audit, appraisal and assessment, clinical governance and development of guidelines is expected. The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team of consultants and will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the ENT Departmentat UHDB.
Applicants must hold a licence to practice at time of application.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MDR DP
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for 10 programmed activities and the postholder will be expected to participate in a 1:5 weekday non-resident on-call rota and a 1:10 weekend non-resident on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for 10 programmed activities and the postholder will be expected to participate in a 1:5 weekday non-resident on-call rota and a 1:10 weekend non-resident on call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCS (Oto-HNS) postgraduate qualification or equivalent higher qualification
* Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
* GMC Specialist Register for ENT Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
* Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
* 1 year experience in a UK Healthcare setting
* A minimum of 12 months experience in Surgery
Desirable
* Interest in an area of Adult ENT with a specialist interest in Otology complimentary to existing consultants
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* Experience of formal presentations
* Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Desirable
* Attended a management/leadership course
Teaching, Research and Audit Experience
Essential
* Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
* Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
* Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
* Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
* Specific teaching qualification
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
* Attended a recognised teaching training course
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCS (Oto-HNS) postgraduate qualification or equivalent higher qualification
* Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
* GMC Specialist Register for ENT Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
* Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
* 1 year experience in a UK Healthcare setting
* A minimum of 12 months experience in Surgery
Desirable
* Interest in an area of Adult ENT with a specialist interest in Otology complimentary to existing consultants
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* Experience of formal presentations
* Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Desirable
* Attended a management/leadership course
Teaching, Research and Audit Experience
Essential
* Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
* Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
* Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
* Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
* Specific teaching qualification
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
* Attended a recognised teaching training course
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants 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 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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