University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
ENT Locum Consultant

The closing date is 12 December 2026

Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation serving the communities of Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset while helping to maintain and develop a high-performing ENT service. We are looking for a 12 month fixed term Locum for our thriving ENT department. You will join 7 other consultant colleagues to deliver high quality care for our patients.

Main duties of the job
The Consultant in ENT will provide comprehensive specialist care for patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics, diagnostic assessment, elective and emergency surgical procedures, and multidisciplinary management of conditions. Responsibilities include contributing to on-call services, supervising and training junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals, participating in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and research activities, and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team to develop services and achieve excellent clinical outcomes for patients

About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site 2027.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-M3964
Job location: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for a waiting list of patients seen in outpatient clinics at Poole Hospital. Operating sessions and treatment clinic sessions also currently held at Poole hospital. Day to day oversight and guidance to the SAS and resident doctors in their duties as and when necessary is a requirement.
The successful candidate may be required to work across sites now and in the future as part of reconfiguration of the trust sites.

Person Specification
Skills

• Essential: Meets the GMC requirements for Good Medical Practice
• Desirable: Research skills

Experience

• Essential: Experience at ST8+ level in ENT or equivalent
• Desirable: Fellowship in ENT specialist area

Interpersonal Skills

• Essential: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Desirable: Leadership attributes and experience

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: General Manager Head and Neck, Charlotte Freeman-Laurence, c.freeman-laurence@nhs.net, 03000196055

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