Consultant ENT | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Watford is seeking Consultants in Ear Nose and Throat to join their expanding team. The roles involve a 10 PA job plan, close collaboration with a skilled team, and opportunities for teaching and professional development. Ideal candidates should hold Full GMC Registration and possess higher ENT qualifications, with proven surgical capabilities. This is a great opportunity for flexible working within an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

London living wage salary supplements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates will be considered if they have UK CCT/peri-CCT or are on the UK specialist register.
• Ability to operate independently is essential.
• Experience in managing adult and paediatric ENT conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards for patients presenting to the Hospital.
• Provide management support for all ENT patients.
• Develop close links with the ENT team and manage outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical governance and audits.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

Tympanomastoid surgery

Parotidectomy

Thyroidectomy

Endoscopic sinus surgery

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher ENT qualification/Fellowship

Job description

Overview

We are inviting applications for two newly established substantive Consultant posts in Ear Nose and Throat to join the expanding team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Newly qualified and established consultant candidates are welcome to apply.

These posts have been created to meet increasing demand and support ongoing service expansion and transformation, with the aim to establish sub-speciality interests, and in line with plans for a new hospital at the Watford site and work underway for a new surgical elective hub at St Albans City Hospital.

Each post offers a 10 PA job plan with a flexible working structure, supported professional activities, and a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical governance. Youull be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, audit and service development initiatives, and provide high-quality patient care.

The post holders will be an addition to the team of 2 full time Consultants, Associate specialist and four speciality grade surgeons, trainee registrar and three SHOs. Situated within the pan-London region, the service closely aligns with ENT services at London Northwest, Bedfordshire and East & North Herts Hospitals; the appointees will join the regional network on call via East & North Herts.

Areas of specialist interests will be welcomed, particularly in: Rhinology, Otology, Non-malignant Head & Neck surgery & Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
• To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric patients presenting with ENT conditions.
• To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, medical students and ENT Nursing Staff.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We will consider suitable arrangements in line with service requirements.

Qualifications and criteria

• Full GMC Registration.
• These capabilities should be clearly demonstrated on the list of surgical experience/procedures. Candidates will be considered for interview if they have a UK CCT/peri-CCT, are on the UK specialist register.
• An appropriate higher ENT qualification/Fellowship.
• Proven ability to operate independently in:
• Tympanomastoid surgery
• Parotidectomy
• Thyroidectomy
• Endoscopic sinus surgery

Additional information

Depending on the number of applicants, candidates may go through multiple rounds of interviews. Interested candidates are welcome to visit and speak with the team. For further information, please refer to the job description.

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.

The main hospitals are Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. The sites are well-connected to London by road and rail links. Prospective postholders will benefit from the London living wage as part of their salary supplements. The trust is part of the new hospital programme and offers exciting opportunities to develop the ENT service at West Herts.