Job summary
- Main area
- Ear, Nose and Throat Department
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Otolaryngologist
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 month locum)
- Hours
- Full time - 10.5 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 241-323AS-MD-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Locum Consultant Otolaryngologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Otolaryngologist
Job overview
Locum Consultant Otolaryngologist
Fixed term for 12 months, 10.5 PA's per week
The Royal Bolton Hospital has been developed as the district general hospital for the area and serves a catchment population of 320,000 which includes the Bolton Metropolitan Borough as well as parts of Atherton, Leigh and Walkden. The hospital has all the specialties found in a large acute district general. There is a divisional structure system in operation. ENT is a department within this structure and is part of the Anaesthetics and Surgical Services Division. The post holder will report to the Clinical Lead, Mr Simon Hargreaves and be accountable to the Divisional Medical Director, Miss Angela Volleamere.
We are looking for the following individuals (the post holders will also be part of the dedicated out of hours oncall service):
(1) A Paediatric fellowship trained individual who will help lead the delivery of the paediatric service with a sub specialist interest which compliments into the requirements of the Bolton ENT department.
(2) A Rhinology trained individual who will help deliver the Rhinology and general service.
The post holders will join a team of ENT surgeons who provide a range of subspecialty services including otology, rhinology, paediatric and laryngology.
Main duties of the job
The principle role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the ENT Team. The post-holder is expected to take a team approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.
A computer with internet access and a shared office will be provided.
Indicative work pattern:
- Outpatient clinics (TBC)
- Theatre sessions (TBC)
- No on-call commitments
- Supervising medical and nursing colleagues
Working for our organisation
The Royal Bolton Hospital has been developed as the district general hospital for the area and serves a catchment population of 320,000 which includes the Bolton Metropolitan Borough as well as parts of Atherton, Leigh and Walkden. The hospital has all the specialties found in a large acute district general. There is a divisional structure system in operation. ENT is a department within this structure and is part of the Anaesthetics and Surgical Services Division. The post holder will report to the Clinical Lead, Mr Simon Hargreaves and be accountable to the Divisional Medical Director, Miss Angela Volleamere.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Detailed job description attached.
We are looking for the following individuals (the post holders will also be part of the dedicated out of hours oncall service):
(1) A Paediatric fellowship trained individual who will help lead the delivery of the paediatric service with a sub specialist interest which compliments into the requirements of the Bolton ENT department.
(2) A Rhinology trained individual who will help deliver the Rhinology and general service.
The post holders will join a team of ENT surgeons who provide a range of subspecialty services including otology, rhinology, paediatric and laryngology
Person specification
Professional Qualification
Essential criteria
- FRCS (ORL-HNS)
- Completion of CCT or 6 months of obtaining
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD and Audit
- Pst CCT Fellowship
Registration
Essential criteria
- Registration with GMC
- Inclusion on Specialist register / admission within 6 months
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in ENT surgery
- Evidence of audit and research experience
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in service development
- Understanding of management responsibilities of NHS Consultant
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vikas Malik
- Job title
- Consultant ENT Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390219
- Additional information
Lisa Sleight
Operational Business Manager
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