Consultant ENT Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization in North Wales is seeking a Consultant Otolaryngology Surgeon to join their dedicated team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients while developing clinical leadership skills. The position involves performing various surgical procedures, contributing to educational activities, and engaging in outpatient services. With strong links to local universities, you will have the chance to shape the future of Otolaryngology services and make a significant impact in the community. Join a supportive environment that values equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Otolaryngology with a focus on surgical procedures.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to teaching junior trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care and perform major surgeries at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
• Contribute to clinical and educational activities and support emergency on-call commitments.

Skills

Otolaryngology

Surgical Procedures

Clinical Leadership

Teaching and Supervision

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Otolaryngology

Job description

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board seeks to appoint a Consultant Otolaryngology Surgeon for the patients of North Wales. We aim to further strengthen our Otolaryngology team to provide excellent care to the population of North Wales and the service provided at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Based in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, the area offers scenic landscapes and excellent road and rail links across the UK.

For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to develop clinical leadership and hold leadership responsibilities within the service. Working with excellent colleagues, this is a great opportunity to shape the future of Otolaryngology services across North Wales.

With close links to Bangor University, this post offers the chance to develop relationships with the University Health Sciences School and the emerging North Wales Medical School.

The post is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital near Rhyl, with outreach services involving Wrexham and Bangor ENT departments.

Main duties of the job

1. Outpatient Service: Provide outpatient care at Glan Clwyd Hospital and peripheral sites.
2. Surgical Procedures: Perform Major Head and Neck cancer surgeries, benign head and neck surgeries, routine ENT surgeries, and support the weekly Neck Lump Clinic with radiology and cytology. Supervise and manage complications, attend Head and Neck MDT and Thyroid MDT meetings.
3. Clinical and Educational Contribution: Contribute to clinical and educational activities, provide a high-quality service, and support emergency on-call commitments.
4. On-Call Rota: The current rota is 1:7, with out-of-hours cover, shared with Wrexham. The schedule may change based on service reviews.
5. Teaching and Supervision: Assist in supervising and teaching junior trainees.

About us

If you are looking for a challenge, passionate about helping others, or seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) offers a supportive environment. As Wales' largest health organization, we provide comprehensive services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and benefit from our values and 'Proud to Lead' framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are committed to being a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Please check your email regularly; successful applicants will receive correspondence via the email registered on their application.

Applications can be submitted in Welsh and will be treated equally.

Job details:

• Posted: 01 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £106,000 to £154,760 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Pattern: Full-time
• Location: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl

Job responsibilities

Full job description and personal specification are available within supporting documents or via the 'Apply Now' link in Trac.