ENT Consultant - Remote

To provide consultant-level remote clinical input to support timely, safe management of ENT and audiology-related referrals and follow-ups. The post holder will triage referrals, deliver Advice and Guidance (A&G), complete diagnostic reviews (including scans), undertake harm reviews where required, and support delivery of contractual performance requirements (KPIs) while maintaining high standards of clinical governance. Key responsibilities: •Referral triage (e-RS / SystmOne): clinically triage incoming ENT referrals and associated clinical information to determine urgency, appropriate pathway, investigations required prior to appointment, and most suitable management plan. •Advice and Guidance (A&G): provide timely, high-quality A&G responses to referring clinicians, including clear recommendations on investigations, interim treatment, red flags, safety-netting, and onward referral where indicated, in line with local pathways and national guidance. •Contractual KPI delivery: support achievement of contract performance measures (for example response times) by prioritising work appropriately, tracking completion, and escalating capacity or pathway risks early. •Diagnostic / scan reviews: review relevant investigation results (including imaging and diagnostic reports where provided), document an interpretation within scope, and make clear next-step recommendations

Clinical Director / Medical Lead (as locally defined). Works with: General Manager / Service Manager, ENT clinicians, audiology team, admin/referral management team, and primary care referrers. Location: Remote/home working (UK-based), with attendance at virtual virtual doctors meeting as required. Systems: Access and use of NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) and SystmOne (or agreed clinical record systems) in line with local information governance requirements. Turnaround expectations: Deliver A&G and triage activity within agreed service standards and contractual KPIs, escalating promptly where safe turnaround times cannot be met, and supporting the General Manager in maintaining a safe, high-quality service.