ENT Consultant Surgeon (Otologist): Sponsorship Available

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a talented and motivatedindividual to join the ENT Department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

The ENT Department comprises of 14 substantive Consultants,10 middle grades and 7 juniors (GP registrars and core surgical trainees), delivering a high quality ENT Service to the South East of London (SEL). The post holder will be expected to provide a general Consultant ENT service to both adult and paediatric patients.

The successful applicant will join at an exciting time, with the service working towards the successful and timely implementation of the South East London ENT & Urology High Volume (HV) Surgical hub at University Hospital Lewisham.

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Main duties of the job

The HV Surgical hub will provide two additional bespoke high volume ENT theatres for the population of SE London, increasing capacity to an ambitious and growing speciality. The hub is a key element of the SEL ENT clinical strategy and will enable the consolidation of high volume activity to support elective recovery in SEL, to effectively use resources across the system and to ensure significant improvements in patient access to timely treatment. Over the coming months we will be developing the new operational model for these theatres and there will be plentiful opportunity to work on improving current pathways for the benefit of the population served.

This opportunity will be to join our substantive consultant workforce as we will be expanding the team to support this SEL sector hub development. Lewisham has also recently submitted on behalf of SE London to be a pilot site for Right Procedure, Right Place programme, part of the national Elective Surgery Recovery and Transformation Programme.

Applicants should have established skills in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is essential. Research interest is desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
  • FRCS (ENT) or equivalent specialty specific higher degree
  • On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent

Clinical Experinence

Essential

  • Ability to work independently as an ENT specialist
  • Ability to deal with all ENT emergencies
  • Experience of dealing with difficult cases

Desirable

  • Demonstrable sub-specialty experience and interest in Otology & Balance

Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Experience of direct involvement in completed audits
  • Awareness of clinical governance issues

Desirable

  • Experience of audit outcomes positively influencing patient management

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching junior doctors
  • Familiarity with e portfolios

Desirable

  • Relevant teacher training course
  • Experience of setting up and organizing courses

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administration

Desirable

  • Relevant Management Course
  • Experience of developing a new service

Research Experience

Essential

  • Previous publications and presentations as first author

Desirable

  • Above average track record for research, publications and presentations .

Other Attributes

Essential

  • Team player / ability to work in a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Familiarity and understanding of working in the UK’s National Health Service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 6 September 2026

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