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 be 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 supporting our benign head and neck and diagnostic ENT service, there is an opportunity to support the wider comprehensive elective ENT service. You will also be supported by Southampton's specialist head and neck team, giving you clinical leadership with expert backup.
* Educational Impact: Engage actively in our renowned training programmes, including:
o Comprehensive ENT workshops for other specialties
o The prestigious Wessex Sinus Surgery Course
o MAST Paediatric Airway Course
Main duties of the job
1. Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
2. Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
3. 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 care
5. Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
About us
Our ENT team forms part of a long-standing, highly motivated group delivering comprehensive hospital ENT services. We pride ourselves on:
* Multidisciplinary care excellence
* Strong partnerships with tertiary and community services
* Progressive approach to patient care
* Commitment to teaching and training
* Active research and audit culture
What We're Looking For
The Ideal Candidate:
* An enthusiastic and personable clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment
* Comprehensive experience in general ENT with both adult and paediatric populations
* Strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and service development
* Capability and willingness to provide consultant-level on-call cover
* Passion for teaching, training, and mentoring junior colleagues
Details
Date posted: 29 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £100,870 to £145,478 a year (To be determined)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 251-MD25012-B
Job locations
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG
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 support.
Collaborative 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 publication.
Work-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
Administrative and Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG
Employer’s website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/
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