Job Description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is seeking to appoint a permanent consultant to work with a committed team in our ENT Department. The main base for this position will be Queens Hospital, Burton due to a weekday on call commitment at that site. However, timetabled activity will be split between UHDB sites
We are looking for someone who has thorough general specialty experience. The incumbent would be expected and encouraged to develop sub specialty interest to fit in with the needs of the department. An interest in Rhinology or laryngology would be particularly desirable.
Main duties of the job
A strong commitment from the appointee to the department and involvement with activities within the department such as audit, appraisal and assessment, clinical governance and development of guidelines is expected. The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team of consultants and will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the ENT Department at UHDB.
Applicants must be hold a licence to practice at time of application.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MDQ-7228518-DP
Job locations
Queens Hospital
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for 10 programmed activities and the postholder will be expected to participate in a 1:5 weekday non-resident on-call rota and a 1:10 weekend non-resident on call rota. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for 10 programmed activities and the postholder will be expected to participate in a 1:5 weekday non-resident on-call rota and a 1:10 weekend non-resident on call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Possession of FRCS (Oto-HNS) Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of application
• GMC Specialist Register for ENT or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR if applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.

Desirable

• Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience
Desirable

• Interest in an area of Laryngology or Rhinology, complimentary to existing consultants

Audit/Research Experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Possession of FRCS (Oto-HNS) Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of application
• GMC Specialist Register for ENT or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR if applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.

Desirable

• Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience
Desirable

• Interest in an area of Laryngology or Rhinology, complimentary to existing consultants

Audit/Research Experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course