Consultant ENT - Specialist Interest in Head & Neck Surgery

Consultant ENT - Specialist Interest in Head & Neck Surgery

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The closing date is 28 February 2026

We are inviting applications for a new Consultant post in Ear Nose and Throat to join an established and expanding team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual. Applicants will be required to demonstrate experience and training in the surgical management of common, non specialised conditions in children, and in rhinology and otology with independence in performing endoscopic sinus surgery, mastoidectomy and thyroidectomy. These capabilities should be clearly demonstrated on the list of surgical experience/procedures. Candidates will be considered for interview if they have a UK CCT/peri CCT, are on the UK specialist register.

This post has been created to meet increasing demand and support ongoing service expansion and transformation. Initially commencing on a locum basis, there is full funding and approval to convert to a substantive post.

Successful appointee will join the Head & Neck directorate of ENT, Oral Surgery & Ophthalmology. Services are delivered across all West Herts sites including Watford General, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

The appointee will join the regional network on call via East & North Herts (Lister Hospital), supporting the out of hours provision.

With advanced plans for a new hospital at the Watford site and work underway to increase and update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

Main duties of the job

This is an appointment by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH). The post involves cross site working, with opportunities to join the wider team for educational and training purposes. The indicative job plan is to be confirmed, will consist of clinic, theatre, on call and admin time and will be built to 10 PA's for full time applicants.

Job plans may be reviewed as service needs alter. The Trust has long day working and may consider weekend working in the future.

Job responsibilities

• Provide clinical service as an ENT Consultant within the Head & Neck directorate.


• Deliver out of hours and regional on call service via East & North Herts (Lister Hospital).


• Perform routine and complex procedures in ear, nose, throat, rhinology, otology and head & neck surgery including endoscopic sinus surgery, mastoidectomy and thyroidectomy.


• Maintain clinical records, administer clinic appointments and contribute to departmental audit and quality improvement.


• Participate in educational activities and training for colleagues and trainees.

Qualifications and experience

• Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register.


• UK CCT or peri CCT in ENT (or equivalent) with demonstrated independent surgical experience in head & neck and ENT procedures.


• A list of surgical experience and procedures completed, including endoscopic sinus surgery, mastoidectomy and thyroidectomy.


• Strong communication and team working skills.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Competitive salary range £109,725 to £145,478 per year (London Fringe £149 per annum) based on relevant commission.


• Option to convert from locum to substantive post.


• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and development.

If you have a disability or long term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact .

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust