The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Otolaryngology (ENT)

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Job summary

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Otology and Paediatric ENT to join our friendly and supportive team of ENT Surgeons in Rotherham. This is a substantive replacement post. The department currently consists of 5 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty doctors, 1 Specialty Registrar and 6 Foundation/Core trainees working jointly with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. Day-case surgery and outpatient clinics are provided at Rotherham Hospital with inpatient care provided at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Whilst this post requires the individual to be on the Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT, applications may be considered from candidates who meet the other requirements of the person specification. Those applicants who meet the full person specification will take precedence, but any successful candidate appointed on this basis would be on a locum contract for an initial period of up to 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Virtually all aspects of ENT are carried out by the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Consultants, except those requiring regional involvement for example skull base surgery and specialised paediatrics. Day surgery and outpatient clinics are held at the Rotherham NHS foundation trust site, whilst inpatient surgery and emergencies, including on-call work, are carried out at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The out of hours on-call commitment is currently 1:13 with prospective cover.

The post holder will contribute to the provision and development of the general ENT and otology service, including paediatric ENT, at Rotherham. They will work as part of a team of 5 Consultants and will be expected to contribute to the training of the Specialty Registrars who rotate through the Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation, as well as providing supervision and support to our SAS grade and Resident medical staff. There are opportunities to be involved in medical audit and research as well as the teaching of medical undergraduates. The post holder will be provided with secretarial support and office space necessary to maintain their clinical practice.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-12-022

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department

The department currently consists of 5 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 Specialty Registrar and 6 ST1/2 doctors working jointly with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. At any one time Rotherham Hospital has 2 ST1/2 doctors present at the main site between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00. They would attend clinics and theatres, deal with post-operative reviews and emergency work.

The Post

Virtually all aspects of ENT are carried out by Rotherham Hospital Consultants, except those requiring regional involvement, for example skull base surgery and specialised paediatrics. Day surgery is performed at the Rotherham main site, inpatient surgery and emergencies, including on-call work, are undertaken at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

This is a substantive replacement post. The post holder will contribute to the General ENT and Otology service in Rotherham with in-patient care in Doncaster. The successful applicant should be able to cover General ENT, Paediatric ENT and Otology. There is a strong emphasis on day surgery and accelerated recovery. Along with routine procedures, it is standard practice for patients undergoing mastoidectomy, myringoplasty, septorhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery, to have surgery as day cases.

We have Consultants who deal with a wide variety of sub specialities such as:

Mrs Susan Douglas - Otology, Balance and Paediatrics

Mr Stuart Richards - Thyroid and Voice

Mr Alexander Evans - Thyroid and Head and Neck surgery

Mr Miran Pankhania - Rhinology and Head and Neck

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the training of the registrars who rotate through the South Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation.

The post holder will be provided with secretarial support to maintain their clinical practice. Currently ENT Consultants share office space. In addition head and neck cancer patients are supported by a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist in Head and Neck, to assist with the day to day care of head and neck patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department

The department currently consists of 5 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 Specialty Registrar and 6 ST1/2 doctors working jointly with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. At any one time Rotherham Hospital has 2 ST1/2 doctors present at the main site between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00. They would attend clinics and theatres, deal with post-operative reviews and emergency work.

The Post

Virtually all aspects of ENT are carried out by Rotherham Hospital Consultants, except those requiring regional involvement, for example skull base surgery and specialised paediatrics. Day surgery is performed at the Rotherham main site, inpatient surgery and emergencies, including on-call work, are undertaken at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

This is a substantive replacement post. The post holder will contribute to the General ENT and Otology service in Rotherham with in-patient care in Doncaster. The successful applicant should be able to cover General ENT, Paediatric ENT and Otology. There is a strong emphasis on day surgery and accelerated recovery. Along with routine procedures, it is standard practice for patients undergoing mastoidectomy, myringoplasty, septorhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery, to have surgery as day cases.

We have Consultants who deal with a wide variety of sub specialities such as:

Mrs Susan Douglas - Otology, Balance and Paediatrics

Mr Stuart Richards - Thyroid and Voice

Mr Alexander Evans - Thyroid and Head and Neck surgery

Mr Miran Pankhania - Rhinology and Head and Neck

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the training of the registrars who rotate through the South Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation.

The post holder will be provided with secretarial support to maintain their clinical practice. Currently ENT Consultants share office space. In addition head and neck cancer patients are supported by a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist in Head and Neck, to assist with the day to day care of head and neck patients.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage time effectively under pressure of national targets
  • Effective communicator

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective team working skills
  • Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
  • Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
  • Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
  • Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Has an interest in research
  • Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

  • Relevant research published in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing Otology and Paediatric patients

Desirable

  • Subspecialty training or fellowship

Education and Teaching

Essential

  • Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
  • Please confirm your GMC registration number
  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
  • Or
  • Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • FRCS (ORL-HNS) specialist qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree
Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage time effectively under pressure of national targets
  • Effective communicator

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective team working skills
  • Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
  • Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
  • Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
  • Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Has an interest in research
  • Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

  • Relevant research published in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing Otology and Paediatric patients

Desirable

  • Subspecialty training or fellowship

Education and Teaching

Essential

  • Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
  • Please confirm your GMC registration number
  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
  • Or
  • Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • FRCS (ORL-HNS) specialist qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Emma Danks

emma.danks2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-12-022

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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