Job summary
We are seeking
to appoint a dynamic and committed Consultant in Paediatric ENT
for this new post to join our expanding team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust. This is a new 10 PA post
within the ENT department, based primarily at Leeds General
Infirmary, with potential sessions at Wharfedale Hospital.
The successful
applicant will join a busy and highly specialised department, contributing to
the delivery of a high-quality tertiary referral service in Paediatric Otolaryngology, as well as providing general
ENT on-call cover. The appointee will work alongside a multidisciplinary team
delivering care across both outpatient and theatre settings, with access to
dedicated ENT inpatient and paediatric wards.
Leeds ENT is a thriving unit with 15 substantive consultants and a full complement of
training and non-training grade doctors, offering comprehensive services across
all ENT subspecialties. The department benefits from state-of-the-art
facilities, integrated clinical and office space, and strong links to the adjacent
Leeds Childrens Hospital.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 13
October 2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess FRCS ORL-HNS (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register. A fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology would be advantageous.
Applicants should have
established skills in Otolaryngology and its related specialties in particular
Paediatric ENT. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
The
future of Paediatric ENT in tertiary services
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best
for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will
help provide a specialist paediatric ENT service within the department. It is a
10.625 PA post. The post holders will strive to ensure that the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust maintains and improves its standing nationally and delivers
high quality patient care within the framework of the NHS.
The ENT consultant post will offer an opportunity to
work flexibly within the ENT department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals across the
Trust, with the main base being Leeds General Infirmary, although there may be
a requirement to work at Wharfedale Hospital and St James Hospital. Adequate
travel time will be allocated for any clinical activity at a different site to
the base hospital (Leeds General Infirmary). This will require a commitment to
close teamwork, so as to be able to offer timely interventions for patients. As
well as having fixed clinic and theatre sessions, the post holder will cover
clinic and theatre sessions, made vacant by colleagues' leave. This will allow
a more efficient use of theatre and clinic space. ENT have a dedicated ward,
L23, based in Jubilee Wing, and have use of the Paediatric wards, L49 &
CSAL, in Clarendon Wing. Adult theatres are based mainly in Jubilee Wing, but
ENT operating is also completed in Gilbert Scott theatre suite and Wharfedale
Hospital. Paediatric Operating takes place in Clarendon Wing theatre suite. For
all Theatre lists, time is allocated in the job plan for Pre & Post
operative ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will
help provide a specialist paediatric ENT service within the department. It is a
10.625 PA post. The post holders will strive to ensure that the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust maintains and improves its standing nationally and delivers
high quality patient care within the framework of the NHS.
The ENT consultant post will offer an opportunity to
work flexibly within the ENT department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals across the
Trust, with the main base being Leeds General Infirmary, although there may be
a requirement to work at Wharfedale Hospital and St James Hospital. Adequate
travel time will be allocated for any clinical activity at a different site to
the base hospital (Leeds General Infirmary). This will require a commitment to
close teamwork, so as to be able to offer timely interventions for patients. As
well as having fixed clinic and theatre sessions, the post holder will cover
clinic and theatre sessions, made vacant by colleagues' leave. This will allow
a more efficient use of theatre and clinic space. ENT have a dedicated ward,
L23, based in Jubilee Wing, and have use of the Paediatric wards, L49 &
CSAL, in Clarendon Wing. Adult theatres are based mainly in Jubilee Wing, but
ENT operating is also completed in Gilbert Scott theatre suite and Wharfedale
Hospital. Paediatric Operating takes place in Clarendon Wing theatre suite. For
all Theatre lists, time is allocated in the job plan for Pre & Post
operative ward rounds.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- 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.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Paediatric ENT.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- 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.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Paediatric ENT.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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.
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.
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).
