Locum Consultant in ENT

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our expanding team as Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Consultants.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are pleased to offer this opportunity for a driven individual as we increase our existing team from six to eight Consultants to meet the ever changing needs of the service.

The successful candidates will complement the current team of six Consultants in ENT, four consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, one visiting Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and one full time and one part time Consultant Orthodontist, who make up the Head and Neck Directorate.

This is offered as a full time Locum position. We are a strong team with diverse specialist skills and experience who support each other and our patients as we strive to deliver the best possible care.

ENT, as a specialty, is part of the Head & Neck Directorate within Surgical Services which is part of Acute Services. Adult and Paediatric Emergency and elective ENT services are provided to the Ayrshire & Arran catchment population of 375,000 residents.

The successful applicant will have an interest in general adult and paediatric ENT, joining a team of established surgeons including Head and Neck Cancer Surgeons and Cochlear Implant surgeons. The department hosts the National Cochlear Implant Service.

The main base for this post is University Hospital Crosshouse where ENT in-patient and day-case services are located. Out-patient Clinics are provided at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. Specialist clinics include the middle ear implant clinic, neck lump and head and neck oncology clinics, cochlear clinic and balance clinic. The post holder will participate on the consultant on-call rota. Frequency is currently 1:6 with prospective cover and this will reduce (1:8) with recruitment to these posts. On call duties are supported by a fully populated middle grade tier.

The successful candidate will play an active role within the ENT service, working with the team and patients throughout all stages assessment, contributing to MDT working where appropriate, surgery and follow up as required. The post holder will also contribute to service development, clinical audit and research.

Ayrshire offers spectacular countryside and coastline to explore, world-renowned golfing all within easy reach of the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Glasgow and the leafy suburbs of the south side, all with excellent schooling.

The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the New Consultant Contract (Scotland) 2004 and sessions are offered on a 10 PA basis. Applications from individuals who may wish to work fewer programmed activities are welcomed.

Appropriately experienced applicants must have full GMC Registration and be on the GMC Specialist List in ENT (having undergone higher specialist training) or able to demonstrate equivalent training and experience.

Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Miss Lyndsay Fraser, ENT Consultant on 01563 827368 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made. You may also contact Miss Debbie Boyd, Clinical Director for Head and Neck and Dermatology on 01563 827176