Job overview

This is a 6 month fixed term post for a 10 PA Locum Consultant in the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department at the Royal United Hospital Bath. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the existing team of Consultants at the Royal United Hospital Bath.

Main duties of the job

§  The main duties of the post will involve management of general ENT conditions in both an in-patient and out-patient setting both at the RUH and in the community

§  The successful candidate will be expected to be fully involved in cover of emergency ENT conditions and to participate in the Consultant 1 in 7 on call rota both in and out of hours.

§  The job will be flexible to support the service requirements of the department; this may include work in otology, rhinology, paediatric ENT, head and neck including 2ww outpatients, depending on the needs of the department and the skills and experience of the applicant. The successful candidate may have a sub-specialist interest in one of these areas

§  The post holder will be expected to cover for colleagues when absent or on leave. A minimum of six weeks’ notice for all leave is required.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.