Job summary This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Otolaryngology, with a sub-speciality interest in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver expert care for patients requiring Head & Neck input while contributing to the general ENT service. This post will deliver 8.5 PAs supporting the ENT team and 1.5 SPA. This post will be available for a period of 12 months. The post will be based at the ENT department, General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale General Hospital. The successful applicant should hold accreditation with the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants should have established skills in Otolaryngology. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Mr Jim Moor, Clinical Lead for ENT & Consultant in Otolaryngology Email; jamesmoornhs.net Main duties of the job The post will be based at The General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale General Hospital. The ENT Department consists of 14 Consultants. We cover all subspecialities in ENT including Rhinology, Skull base, Paediatrics, Head & Neck and Otology. We are looking for a fixed term locum to help with the expanding workload. There will also be on call commitments taking referrals from district hospitals as well as managing direct referrals About us Leeds is a large city with the third largest metropolitan population in the country. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. The Bexley Wing of St James Hospital is a state of the art oncology centre, serving the whole region. The ENT department is placed in Brotherton Wing, LGI, offering adjacency of clinic, consultant office, secretaries and management staff, which greatly enhances the working environment. Theatres are in the same area as our related specialties, allowing ease of interspecialty work. The paediatric work is carried out in the adjacent Childrens Hospital, with excellent ward and ICU facilities. MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT The ENT unit consists of 14 consultants. There are currently 6 middle grade posts and 6 junior doctors, making this a thriving department covering almost all aspects of ENT surgery. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MED-681 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities To deliver care to patients with ENT conditions at Leeds Out-patient clinics Supervision and management of in-patients ENT Theatres Regular on-call duties To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site-specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals. To contribute to teaching and academic progression within the department THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other NHS Trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS Hospital Trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that delivery of care. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. Job description Job responsibilities To deliver care to patients with ENT conditions at Leeds Out-patient clinics Supervision and management of in-patients ENT Theatres Regular on-call duties To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site-specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals. To contribute to teaching and academic progression within the department THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other NHS Trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS Hospital Trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that delivery of care. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. Person Specification Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely Has completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Desirable Sub-speciality Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Qualifications Essential MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification. Desirable Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty. Person Specification Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely Has completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Desirable Sub-speciality Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Qualifications Essential MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification. Desirable Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)