Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking colleague into the role of a Locum Consultant in General Otolaryngology fixed term for 12 months. This is a 10 programmed activity (PA’s) post created to support the elective recovery and support the Paediatric and Head and Neck service within the ENT department.  As this is a new post the successful applicant can start as soon as possible.

 

It is an exciting time at the Trust with our brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) having opened in October 2024 and we are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and progressive clinicians to join us as we expand and develop the service.  The Trust has also recently become part of the Black Country and West Birmingham Integrated Care System and there will be opportunity to be involved in the design of regional services.     

 

Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS ORL HNS (or equivalent) who are on the Full General Medical Council’s Specialist Register.  Applicants within 6 months of attaining their CCT at time of interview will be considered.

 

 

Closing date: 25/5/2025

Interview date: 11^th June 2025 (pm)

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will join our growing team of consultant ENT surgeons delivering elective and emergency care including contributing to a 1 in 8 emergency non-resident on-call rota.  The successful candidate will be expected to work across all trust sites.  Elective activity day-case and outpatient clinic is delivered at the Birmingham Treatment center (BTC) with further elective outpatients, inpatient operating and on-call activity at Midland Metropolitan Hospital (MMUH).  The Department is further supported by 2 Clinical Nurse specialist posts and a team of Resident doctors; 7 Specialty middle grades, 4 core training level doctors (1CT, 2GPVTS, 1LED) and two Foundation year doctors.  To support our team, an interest in medical education is welcome and the successful candidates will be encouraged to take on an additional role as an educator.  Active engagement in quality improvement activity and research is expected and as well as an active post graduate teaching program, the department is also committed to training the undergraduates from the medical schools of University of Birmingham and Aston University, Birmingham.

 

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. 

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.  

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

  
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.  

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.