Locum Consultant Surgeon - ENT
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Locum Consultant Surgeon - ENT
The closing date is 01 December 2026
Job summary
The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department are looking to for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant in Otolaryngology who has an specific interest in Otology and/or Paediatric ENT would be most helpful.
The ENT Department is based within the Head and Neck Care Group, which comprises the Departments of: ENT, Audio-Vestibular Medicine, Audiology, Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology.
Queen Alexandra Hospital is a large modern acute medical facility with a state-of-the-art ITU, large theatre complex and an on-site Radiotherapy and Oncology centre.
Main duties of the job
The ENT Department provides a full range of emergency and elective ENT services. These include Specialist Otology (including cochlear implantation, bone anchored hearing aids and middle ear prostheses), Specialist Rhinology, Paediatric ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery and Skull Base Surgery. The Head and Neck Unit is housed on Ward E10. This is a dedicated unit for all Head & Neck inpatients with an ambulatory service for emergency care. There is also a large audiology department and the department benefits from the presence of two Consultants in Audiovestibular Medicine.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2752Z
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main outpatient department is situated at the QAH site. Peripheral outpatient clinics are undertaken across Southeast Hampshire and West Sussex sites. The post holder may be required to undertake such peripheral clinics. Theatre sessions are all undertaken at the QAH site.
You will have the opportunity to develop your interests with the support of consultant colleagues.
Flexible working so you can balance personal interests, family life and work more effectively. We believe that our ability to attract high calibre staff will be enhanced by the fact that we can offer terms and conditions of employment best suited to individual circumstances and priorities.
Encouragement and support will be given so that you can continue your professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main outpatient department is situated at the QAH site. Peripheral outpatient clinics are undertaken across Southeast Hampshire and West Sussex sites. The post holder may be required to undertake such peripheral clinics. Theatre sessions are all undertaken at the QAH site.
You will have the opportunity to develop your interests with the support of consultant colleagues.
Flexible working so you can balance personal interests, family life and work more effectively. We believe that our ability to attract high calibre staff will be enhanced by the fact that we can offer terms and conditions of employment best suited to individual circumstances and priorities.
Encouragement and support will be given so that you can continue your professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- On the specialist register for otolaryngology
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Good experience of General ENT surgery
- General ENT experience. An interest in either Otology or paediatrics would be helpful but any sub-speciality interest will be considered.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of otolaryngology
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- On the specialist register for otolaryngology
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Good experience of General ENT surgery
- General ENT experience. An interest in either Otology or paediatrics would be helpful but any sub-speciality interest will be considered.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of otolaryngology
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Team
Dr Costa Repanos
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2752Z
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
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