Consultant ENT - Specialist Interest in Head & Neck Surgery
YC73
Main area Otolaryngology Grade YC73 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 360-C-1057-A11
Department name West Herts - Medical Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £109,725 - £145,478 London Fringe £149 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/02/2026 16:00
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Prospective candidates will need to meet the following essential criteria:
* Full GMC Registration and on the S pecialist Register
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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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