Consultant Rhinologist
The closing date is 17 December 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Rhinology and Anterior Skullbase. The post holder will be expected to work at Kingston Hospital and St Georges Hospital. The ENT clinic at Kingston Hospital is one of very few in the country equipped with the latest ultrasound machines, and the successful applicant will have the ability to learn and perform ultrasound as part of an enhanced clinical assessment or diagnostic intervention. Cone Beam CT scanning is also available onsite.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake outpatient clinics and Surgical lists at Kingston Hospital, St Georges Hospital and other clinics in the community as required.
2. To review inpatients at Kingston Hospital and St Georges Hospital.
3. To support the delivery of the rhinology pathway against best practice standards and peer review assessments.
4. To work with the Head of Service and service‑line managers to ensure the provision of high quality, effective care which meets operational standards.
5. To support the educational and training, medical/clinical audit, clinical risk management, clinical governance and management activities of the service‑line.
Appropriate mentoring of the new consultant will be provided within the team.
JD is with the Royal College for review.
AAC provisional date is in January 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRCS
* Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain).
* FRCS or equivalent
* CCT in Specialty and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
* Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
* Post SpR clinical fellowship experience in Rhinology
* Experience in complex rhinology surgery
* Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
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.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
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