Substantive consultant Head and Neck surgeon ENT

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Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced ENT Consultant to join their expanding team in Leicester. The successful candidate will oversee patient care, supervise junior staff, and participate in on-call duties. With a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478, this full-time position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality care and engage in relevant research and education. The role requires MB BS, full GMC registration, and significant experience in ENT surgery.

Qualifications

• Extensive head and neck experience in ENT.
• Fully trained in Otolaryngology surgery.
• Skills in managing clinical workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Participate in on-call rota (1:8 frequency).
• Engage in teaching, research and administration.

Skills

Otolaryngology surgery

Clinical judgment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

FRCS(ORL-HNS) or Equivalent

Current BLS Certification

Job description

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Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester.

Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per year. Closing date: 07/01/2026 23:59.

Job Overview

Substantive ENT Head and Neck Consultant

Applications are invited to join our expanding ENT team. The successful candidate will have extensive head and neck experience and will complement the department’s needs and future plans. The post joins 16 existing consultants and requires an on‑call commitment.

High‑quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, renal and cardiac services, has earned a national and international reputation. We are at the forefront of research programmes and new surgical procedures including keyhole heart valve surgery and 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.

Located in Leicester, the hospital offers a balanced lifestyle and is within easy road or rail access of London, the Midlands and the North.

Main Duties of the Job

• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Shared responsibility for beds on wards 9, Day ward, Kinmonth Unit and paediatric wards at LRI; shared responsibility for beds on the Medical Day Case Unit at LGH.
• Perform clinical sessions as outlined in the job plan.
• Engage in teaching, research and administration.
• Develop the service with other ENT Consultants at UHL.
• Participate in adult and paediatric on‑call rota (1:8 frequency).
• Undertake managerial duties associated with patient care and the running of the Clinical Department.

Working for Our Organisation

Our strategy for 2023‑2030 focuses on four primary goals:

• High‑quality care for all.
• Being a great place to work.
• Partnerships for impact.
• Research and education excellence.

Values: Compassionate, Proud, Inclusive, One Team. Health equality is embedded in all activities.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Adult ENT patients at LRI are managed on Ward 9 (18 beds, mixed adult ward shared with plastic and maxillofacial surgery). The Kinmonth Unit provides high‑dependency care for airway patients and head and neck surgery. A dedicated Adult Surgical Day Ward sits adjacent to theatres. The department operates 35 inpatient and day‑case lists with dedicated paediatric theatres. Outpatient services are supported by audiology at Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Elective Care HUB at Leicester General Hospital. The East Midlands Planned Care Centre at Leicester General Hospital includes two theatres and multiple recovery beds.

ENT support a busy Children and Adults Emergency department and community clinics in Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville.

Person Specification – Qualifications and Training

• MB BS or Equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview.
• FRCS(ORL-HNS) or Equivalent.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Fellowship in Head and Neck or evidence of plans to undertake fellowship.
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD) or equivalent.
• Special interest in robotics welcomed.

Experience and Clinical Skills

• Fully trained in Otolaryngology (ENT) surgery.
• Excellent clinical skills meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Logical and analytical thinking; evidence‑based practice.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and relevant specialty interest.

Management

• Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and supervision of juniors.
• Experience leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Skills in negotiating, influencing and persuasion.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Willingness to share administrative responsibilities.
• Capacity to manage time and information effectively.
• Flexible and evidence of management and administration experience.
• Accredited management training.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.

Communication Skills

• Proficient written and spoken English, enabling effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Empathy, sensitivity and the capacity to consider others’ perspectives.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence.
• High standard of presentation, written and verbal.
• Track record of successful change management.
• Ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.

Audit and Quality Improvement

• Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
• Experience of audit work and completion of formal courses.
• Published audit and quality improvement work.

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop medical and non‑medical staff.
• Commitment to advance the post and services.

Research

• Interest in research and ability to appraise it critically.
• Experience supervising junior research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Publication of ENT‑related studies/audits.

Teaching

• Commitment to training and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to assess clinical competencies.
• Enthusiastic, inspiring leadership.
• Willingness to develop new teaching approaches.
• Postgraduate qualification in teaching and training.

Equality & Diversity

• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer, committed to a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.