Consultant ENT Surgeon Specialising in Laryngology and Voice

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant ENT Surgeon to join their active ENT team in Peterborough. The role involves providing high-quality care for patients, overseeing a dedicated nursing team, and participating in both clinical governance and research initiatives. Applicants should possess full GMC registration and experience in ENT Head and Neck Surgery. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Benefits

Employee support programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is essential for the role.
• Must have completed a recognised training programme in ENT.
• Experience in managing outpatient priorities and surgical waiting lists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care to patients under clinical responsibility.
• Participate in clinical governance and departmental audits.
• Actively engage in research projects and teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Thorough training in ENT Head and Neck Surgery

Expert clinical opinion on emergency and elective problems

Independent responsibility for clinical care

Sub-specialty interests in Head, Neck and Thyroid Cancers

Independent decision-making

Education

Full GMC Registration

Entry on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our ENT team. We are looking to recruit a Consultant ENT Surgeon specialising in laryngology and voice.

About the service

The ENT department is an active and busy sub‑regional ENT Centre providing ENT services for Peterborough, Huntingdon, wider Cambridgeshire, South Lincolnshire, East Leicestershire and parts of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

During 2023/24 a total of 20,534 outpatient attendances were recorded, 2,045 elective operations performed, and the department dealt with over 898 emergency episodes. All ENT inpatient care is provided from Peterborough City Hospital with a dedicated specialist nursing team.

All consultation rooms are fully equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Each room has its own microscope, Storz Telepack 2 system, flexible laryngoscopes, rigid endoscopes, suction, digital recording, and air purifying facilities.

The audiology department has three audiology walk‑in booths including a very large modern Paediatric booth, as well as caloric testing equipment.

On the adult ENT ward there is a fully equipped treatment room with operating microscope and flexible laryngoscope, where all emergency patients are initially treated.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility, including referral and covering for annual leave.
• Participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust.
• Work in close co‑operation with other medical, professional, and managerial colleagues to provide high quality health care and contribute to future thinking about the Trust's strategic direction.
• Participate fully and share leadership of the Clinical Governance of the specialty covering its Trust‑wide activities, attending Clinical Governance half‑days as detailed in the Trust's Guide to Job Planning unless on agreed leave or while attending emergencies.
• Actively participate in departmental audits, coordinating audit activities and implementing change.
• Actively participate in research projects both within and outside of the trust (commercial and non‑commercial) and encourage research projects amongst other members of the department.
• Take an active responsibility for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training, and supervision.
• Participation in 1:9 on call emergency rota.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

• Date posted: 30 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 176‑S‑HE‑7468847
• Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Employer details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/

Contact

Consultant ENT Surgeon and clinical lead: Mr Ibrahim Srouji, email: [e-mail]

Additional information

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications – Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT

Knowledge / Skills / Clinical Expertise – Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, with completion of a recognised training programme
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within the specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Evidence of advance sub‑specialty interests in Head, Neck and Thyroid Cancers
• Evidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision making out‑hours (when not directly supervised)

Desirable

• Fellowship in laryngology and phonosurgery

Leadership / Management Skills – Essential

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
• Recognition of the need to support the Trust in meeting national and local performance targets
• Good understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance
• Evidence of audit

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to manage staff within the specialty at all levels
• Basic IT skills

Academic Achievements – Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals related to the field of ENT

Teaching and Training – Essential

• Evidence of ability to teach clinical and operative skills and experience of supervising trainees at all postgraduate levels

Desirable

• Completion of a clinical teacher or training course

Personal Skills / Abilities – Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Commitment to continuing Medical Education