Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Locum Consultant in ENT Surgery with interest in Otology to join the ENT Team at Tameside Hospital for 12 months.

The post holder will be expected to undertake both general adult and paediatric ENT work; this will include the management of elective and emergency patients. They will also be encouraged to develop an area of sub-specialist interest to complement the services currently provided by the ENT consultant team; an interest in Otology and paediatric hearing loss. We are a young and dynamic department, keen to progress our services and make the most of the opportunities available to us.

The successful applicant should have the ability and commitment to promote best practice in patient management in conjunction with delivering local and national targets. Your experience and enthusiasm will be supported by a skilled team of clinical staff along with a full complement of dedicated and trained nurses.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality surgical service to the people of Tameside and Glossop. The common aim will be to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service, teaching and research. Close teamwork is an essential requirement.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-MEDCONENT-10-26

Job locations

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Teaching and Audit

Essential

• Teaching of junior medical staff
• Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
• Experience of supervising SpR's
• 12 month experiance in NHS

Desirable

• Teaching of medical students
• Experience of Audit

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• FRCS (ORL-HNS)
• Completion of basic medical training
• Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, Msc or equivalent)
• Completion of fellowship in area of candidate's interest

Academic Achievements and Research

Essential

• Publications in recognised relevant journals

Desirable

• Research projects relating to the specialist area

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Management & Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
• Ability to manage and lead a medical firm

Desirable

• Management training

Person Specification Teaching and Audit Essential Teaching of junior medical staff Ability and experience to teach clinical skills Experience of supervising SpR's 12 month experiance in NHS Desirable Teaching of medical students Experience of Audit Qualifications & Training Essential FRCS (ORL-HNS) Completion of basic medical training Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining) Desirable Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, Msc or equivalent) Completion of fellowship in area of candidate's interest Academic Achievements and Research Essential Publications in recognised relevant journals Desirable Research projects relating to the specialist area Interpersonal Skills Essential Organisational skills Communication skills Leadership skills Management & Administration Experience Essential Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice Ability to manage and lead a medical firm Desirable Management training

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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