Locum Consultant ENT

We are seeking a Locum Consultant Rhinologist to join our dynamic ENT department for a 12-month fixed-term post. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and develop the Rhinology service while contributing to a broader general ENT workload. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting elective recovery, and shaping innovative service pathways across North Cumbria. This role offers the chance to: Oversee a subspecialty service within a collaborative department Influence service transformation and pathway redesign Work across integrated hospital and community settings Contribute to education, training, and clinical leadership

Deliver a comprehensive ENT service, including Rhinology and general ENT care. Undertake outpatient clinics, elective and emergency surgery, and patient management. Participate in the Consultant on-call rota (1 in 6). Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams. Lead and contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement. Support teaching, supervision, and training of junior doctors and students. Engage in service development, business planning, and innovation initiatives

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is committed to delivering outstanding, high-quality care across a unique rural and remote population. We are an ambitious, clinically led organisation with a strong focus on safety, patient experience, and innovation. We work within a progressive Integrated Care System, delivering joined-up services across acute, community, and primary care settings. Our ENT service is forward-thinking, collaborative, and well-established, with strong links to regional tertiary centres and multidisciplinary teams. You will be joining a supportive, high-performing team with an excellent reputation for training, education, and service development, working across modern facilities at Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital.