Job summary
- Main area
- ENT
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 216-G1-ENT7275326
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Plymouth
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- dependent upon experience
- Closing
- 18/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant ENT Surgeon with an interest in Otology or Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Consultant ENT Surgeon to join a forward-thinking, supportive department in an outstanding location. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and looking for an enriching lifestyle in one of the UK's most beautiful regions, we would love to hear from you. Part time or flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide general otology or paediatric services, covering elective work and will also participate in the general ENT on-call rota (currently 1 in 7) at Derriford Hospital, ensuring our team always remains responsive to patient needs.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Otology Role
In this role, you will manage a diverse adult and paediatric otology caseload. A Fellowship in Otology or equivalent consultant-level experience is essential. You will enjoy excellent access to operating lists which we are aware is substantially more than average new consultant placements elsewhere, with mentorship and guidance from experienced senior otologists to support your professional growth.
You will be integral to the assessment and management of patients with balance disorders. Each patient will have a dedicated 30-minute slot, and the department offers access to balance function tests and vestibular rehabilitation services. You will work closely with our vestibular physiotherapist and part time audiologist with a special interest in balance disorders.
Paediatric Role
Both positions will involve an element of general ENT work, as the department is committed to offering a wide range of services. You will also participate in the general ENT on-call rota (currently 1 in 7), ensuring our team always remains responsive to patient needs.
This post offers an opportunity for a Consultant ENT Surgeon specializing in Paediatric ENT. The role will involve managing both general and complex paediatric ENT cases, providing vital care to children from preterm infants to older children. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to offer both elective and emergency paediatric airway care, accepting tertiary referrals from the wider South West Peninsula.
Experience managing ENT conditions in children with complex medical needs or syndromes is crucial. You will have the opportunity to provide compassionate, holistic care to every child, ensuring the highest standards of medical and emotional support.
The successful candidate will be working at Derriford Hospital, Royal Eye Infirmary and Tavistock Hospital. Peripheral clinics are run in Mount Gould Hospital, South Hams and Tavistock Hospital. Time to travel to peripheral clinics will be provided and remunerated within job plan.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Entry on the GMC Specialist register via CCT or CSER(CP) – proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European community rights. • Fellowship in Otology/Paediatric ENT or substantive consultant level experience in Otology/Paediatric ENT
Desirable criteria
- • Higher degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrate evidence of good clinical training • Attended appropriate basic training courses
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of particular interest and expertise in Otology or Paediatric ENT
Specialist Skills
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrate evidence of having had a good subspecialty training • Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific procedures as part of MDT
Desirable criteria
- • Fellowship experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Sharon Kowalski
- Job title
- Service Line Cluster Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 439632
- Additional information
Mr Richard Williams (Service Line Director) - [email protected]
Mr James Rainsbury (Consultant Surgeon) - [email protected]
Ms Manuela Cresswell (Consultant Surgeon) - [email protected]
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