Substantive Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon Ears Nose and Throat: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Substantive ENT Head and Neck Consultant, Ears Nose and Throat

Applications are invited for the above post to join our expanding ENT team. The successful candidate will have vast Head and neck experience and will complement the department`s needs and future plans. The appointee will join the existing 16 consultants. An on call commitment will be required.

High quality specialist care particularly in cancer, renal and cardiac services has gained us a national and international reputation. We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures, such as keyhole heart valve surgery and our research into diabetes, genetics and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We also play a vital role in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, by working closely with local universities.

Our location in Leicester offers the opportunity to balance a quality lifestyle with a very rewarding working career. Whilst being within easy road or rail access of London and to the wider Midlands and the North via the M1 and A1, the hospital is within 40 minutes of Nottingham East Midlands Airport.

Main duties of the job

Principal Elements of the post will be:-

• To Supervise and train junior medical staff

• At LRI we have shared responsibility for beds on wards 9, Day ward, the Kinmonth Unit and paediatric wards

• At LGH we have shared responsibility for beds on Medical Day Case Unit

• Clinical sessions as laid out in the job plan

• Teaching, research and administration.

• Develop the service along with the other ENT Consultants at UHL.

• To take part in the adult & paediatric on call rota, 1:16 frequency.

Other Duties:-

The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
• FRCS(ORL-HNS) or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Fellowship in Head and neck or evidence of plans to undertake fellowship

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience and Clinical Skills

Essential

• Fully trained in Otolaryngology (ENT) surgery
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problem; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• IT Skills, ability to us web browser, excel, word etc
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course
• Awareness of Service Development issues

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement
• Published Audit including quality improvement

Motivation

Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
• Evidence of recent research and development activity
• Evidence of publication of ENT related studies/audits in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty/subspeciality

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Closing Date: 16 November 2026