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Job summary

Main area
Otolaryngology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-6201
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per annum + London weighting pro rata (on-call category A 1:7)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2025 23:59

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Consultant Head & Neck ENT Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Job overview

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) is inviting applications for a full-time Consultant in ENT Surgery with a specialised focus on Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. This pivotal role is integral to UCLH's world-class Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Centre, an esteemed network established in 2015. Here, you will collaborate with a cohesive team of Oral, Maxillofacial, and ENT surgeons to deliver cutting-edge care to oncology patients across North Central and North East London and Essex.

This is your opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most comprehensive Head & Neck surgical teams, renowned for its innovative service models, dedication to high-quality patient care, and commitment to education and clinical research. You will take an active role in expanding and evolving services, attending outreach clinics and supporting integrated care delivery across the cancer network.
We seek a passionate professional with a commitment to advancing ENT and Head & Neck surgery, ready to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes.

CV  required for application

Main duties of the job


The role involves delivering an average of 10 Programmed Activities weekly, primarily based at UCLH, with Honorary Consultant Support at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Clinical responsibilities include patient care, procedural sessions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Within the first 3 months, the postholder will finalise a personalized job plan with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Director, aligning professional objectives with service needs. Flexible working is encouraged, with opportunities to adjust audit, admin, and SPA sessions upon prior agreement. Efforts will be made to revise fixed procedural timetables to accommodate additional commitments. The postholder is expected to contribute to service development, uphold clinical standards, and engage in continuing professional development to support departmental and Trust-wide goals.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. 

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.  

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application  

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*  

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.  

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.   

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? 

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible for full GMC Registration on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at date of interview
  • MB BS [or equivalent]
  • FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • A higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD

Experience

Essential criteria
  • A full grounding in the assessment and surgical treatment of patients presenting with problems in the Head and Neck area particularly cancer and complex benign conditions
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in plastic surgery/neurosurgery/dental surgery is desirable.
  • Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Experience in the surgical treatment for Head and Neck cancer together with an understanding of the non-surgical treatments and supportive and palliative care.
  • Formal training in Head and Neck surgery with a secure knowledge of the non-surgical treatment of Head and Neck cancer.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)

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Applicant requirements

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Webb
Job title
Deputy Divisional Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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