Locum Consultant ENT

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? We are seeking a Locum Consultant Rhinologist to join our dynamic ENT department for a 12‑month fixed‑term post. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and develop the Rhinology service while contributing to a broader general ENT workload. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care, supporting elective recovery, and shaping innovative service pathways across North Cumbria. This role offers the chance to: Oversee a subspecialty service within a collaborative department Influence service transformation and pathway redesign Work across integrated hospital and community settings Contribute to education, training, and clinical leadership Main duties of the job Deliver a comprehensive ENT service, including Rhinology and general ENT care. Undertake outpatient clinics, elective and emergency surgery, and patient management. Participate in the Consultant on‑call rota (1 in 6). Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams. Lead and contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement. Support teaching, supervision, and training of junior doctors and students. Engage in service development, business planning, and innovation initiatives. Working for our organisation North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is committed to delivering outstanding, high‑quality care across a unique rural and remote population. We are an ambitious, clinically led organisation with a strong focus on safety, patient experience, and innovation. We work within a progressive Integrated Care System, delivering joined‑up services across acute, community, and primary care settings. Our ENT service is forward‑thinking, collaborative, and well‑established, with strong links to regional tertiary centres and multidisciplinary teams. You will be joining a supportive, high‑performing team with an excellent reputation for training, education, and service development, working across modern facilities at Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital. Benefits 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years Flexible working scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems Person specification Full registration with the General Medical Council Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases Management and administrative skills Teaching experience Research, audit, and clinical governance experience Strong communication skills and abilities Advanced training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology Inclusion on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights management Disclosure and Barring Service Applicants will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended) and the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules effective 28 November 2020. Equal Opportunities We support a diverse and inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of race, gender, faith, disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust