LOCUM Consultant ENT Surgeon - 12M initial fixed term | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU4 0DZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

A full time (10 PA) LOCUM Consultant ENT Surgeon is required at Bedfordshire Hospitals to work with a supportive, dynamic & enthusiastic ENT team to help further develop services between Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. They should be able to manage all aspects of General Adult and Paediatric ENT.

The on-call commitment is 1:4 week days covering Bedford Hospital with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Weekend on-call is 1:10 covering both Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital

Key tasks:

· Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patientspresenting to the Hospital.

· To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric

· patients presenting with ENT conditions.

In addition, the post-holder will have the following responsibilities

· To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.

· Teaching and training of intermediate grade and, junior medical staff, medical

· students and ENT Nursing Staff.

· To develop and lead Clinical Research in ENT with the support of Research & Ethic

· Committee in the Trust.

· To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical

· Governance and audit.

· To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

All shortlisted applicants will be expected to make arrangements to discuss the post and where possible, attend the department prior to interview.

Prior to shortlisting:

Mr. Pranay Singh - ENT – Clinical Director (cross site)

01582 497457

Mrs Alison Rance - General Manager (cross-site)

07483 379447

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

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