Elective ENT Locum ConsultantNHS

Job summary

Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our growing elective healthcare service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a patient-focused organisation dedicated to reducing waiting times and delivering outstanding clinical outcomes through high-quality planned care.As a Locum Consultant ENT, you will play a key role in providing specialist outpatient consultations, post-operative follow-up care, and elective surgical procedures including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Septoplasty, and Tonsillectomy. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver efficient patient pathways while maintaining the highest standards of safety, governance, and patient experience.

This role offers flexibility, competitive locum rates, and the opportunity to focus on elective care without the pressures typically associated with emergency or on-call commitments.

We are looking for a GMC Specialist Registered ENT Consultant with a strong track record in elective surgery, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Experience within independent healthcare or elective recovery programmes is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality ENT services and want to be part of an organisation committed to improving patient access to care, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led ENT care across elective outpatient and surgical services, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of ENT conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient experience at all times.

Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to the delivery of efficient and effective elective services, helping to improve access to care and reduce waiting times. The role involves undertaking planned surgical procedures, reviewing patient outcomes, and supporting the continuous development of clinical pathways and service quality.

You will be expected to maintain excellent clinical governance standards, ensure accurate record keeping, and actively promote patient safety within all aspects of practice. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking healthcare environment focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for patients through high-quality elective care.

Job description

Elective ENT Locum Consultant

Optimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. We are committed to improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.

Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively in a supportive and well-structured environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre staff, and administrators share a strong commitment to quality care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on creating a positive working culture built on respect, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our elective services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality outpatient and surgical ENT care within a streamlined elective pathway, supporting improved patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing consultant-led care across outpatient clinics, elective theatre lists, and post-operative follow-up services.

Key ResponsibilitiesOutpatient & Clinical Care

• Provide consultant-led ENT outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patients
• Deliver accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient counselling
• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and informed consent
• Manage post-operative reviews and ongoing patient care

Elective Surgery

• Undertake planned ENT procedures, including:
• Septoplasty (with or without turbinate reduction)
• Tonsillectomy
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimise patient pathways
• Provide safe post-operative care and follow-up planning

Service Delivery

• Contribute to efficient elective theatre and clinic scheduling
• Support initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times
• Work within established clinical pathways and service protocols
• Maintain flexibility to meet service requirements

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety standards
• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities
• Comply with organisational and regulatory requirements

Teamwork & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and efficient working environment

Person SpecificationEssential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)
• Substantial experience in elective ENT practice
• Proven competence in FESS, septoplasty, and tonsillectomy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Experience in independent healthcare or high-volume elective services
• Subspecialty interest in rhinology or general ENT surgery
• Previous locum consultant experience
• Interest in service development or pathway optimisation

Working Arrangements

• Elective outpatient clinics and scheduled theatre lists
• No on-call commitments (unless otherwise stated)
• Flexible working patterns available depending on service needs

Why Join Us?

• Competitive locum rates
• Well-organised elective pathways and theatre lists
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Modern facilities and efficient administrative support
• Opportunity to focus on high-quality elective ENT care

About us

Optimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our approach is centred on improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every individual receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.

We are proud of our collaborative and supportive environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre teams, and administrative staff work closely together to achieve outstanding patient outcomes. Our teams are proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

The culture at Optimised Care is built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. We value open communication, shared learning, and a strong team ethic, ensuring every member of staff feels supported and empowered in their role. There is a genuine focus on quality care delivered through streamlined pathways and well-organised elective services.

Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises both patient experience and professional satisfaction. We provide well-structured clinical environments, modern facilities, and efficient administrative support to enable clinicians to focus on delivering excellent care. Flexible working arrangements and competitive locum rates further support a positive and balanced working experience.