Job summary
- Main area
- ENT
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (37.5 hours)
- Job ref
- 100-MED-GGH-385-L
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £121,264 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Locum Consultant in ENT with special interest in Rhinology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
We are delighted to advertise a Locum Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology to join a very dynamic and forward-looking Otorhinolaryngology department. The successful candidate of this post would lead the subspeciality for Rhinology delivering care for the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board. By joining the team this post would ensure a sustainable service and increased expertise in a rewarding and challenging discipline. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to influence service improvement through innovative technology and pathway reform whilst working as part of the Welsh Clinical Implementation Group for Ear, Nose and Throat and Audiology.
If successful, you would join a small team of passionate and impactful colleagues dedicated to their patients and service delivery.
Candidates should be a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent).
The roles report directly to the Clinical Director & Acute General Manager/Clinical Team Lead within the Speciality with ultimate accountability to the Chief Executive.
Primary base at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen with Outpatient clinics on peripheral sites.
Main duties of the job
To provide a service in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist interest in Rhinology alongside your consultant colleagues.
Main duties include Direct Clinical Contact through Outpatient clinics, Ward rounds and Theatre activity. Administration and validation of patients with research and audit opportunities. Maintaining the appropriate clinical competence through registration and continuous professional development. Work closely with senior management colleagues and contribute to service improvement and departmental governance. Teaching and mentoring of junior staff within them is encouraged.
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board’s patients.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic) fellowship abroad or in UK
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
- Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad based experience in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist in Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic)
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Competence in Otorhinolaryngology
Desirable criteria
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential criteria
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research Degree
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable criteria
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- “Training the Trainers” experience
Management
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of management training
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are not necessary
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Lewis
- Job title
- Service Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816770512
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