Consultant in ENT

NHS; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Stevenage is seeking a passionate Consultant in ENT to manage patient care and enhance services in its expanding department. Key responsibilities include providing general ENT services, developing new initiatives, and participating in teaching and research activities. Candidates must be on or within 6 months of the Specialist Register and exhibit a broad experience in the field, particularly in Head & Neck surgery. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive leadership mentoring program

Qualifications

• Must be on or within 6 months of the Specialist Register at the time of interview.
• Broad range of experience in ENT.
• Experience in Head & Neck surgery at a consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ENT service with on-call cover.
• Develop new services for the ENT department.
• Participate in departmental teaching, audit, and research.

Skills

Engagement with clinical governance

Effective teaching of clinical skills

Critical appraisal of published evidence

Education

Entry on GMC Specialist Register

Higher surgical training in ENT

Job description

We are seeking a consultant with enthusiasm, commitment, and drive to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation and within the community to help lead the organisation.

We are looking to appoint a new substantive head and neck consultant that will enhance the service of our ENT department that covers a population of approximately 560,000 patients with on-call cover population of around 1 million (shared with West Herts NHS Trust). The Trust is the largest in Hertfordshire and in the Integrated care services network.

The Trust has a comprehensive programme of leadership mentoring available for newly qualified Consultants. Opportunities are also available to other Consultant appointees to play an active part in the programme.

Applicants must be on or within 6 months of being on the Specialist Register at the time of interview. Applications from those wishing to work part-time or job share are actively encouraged.

It is imperative that you also attach your CV to your application as this is an integral part of the application process. Please ensure to supply the names and addresses of referees. This must cover a period of 3 years with no gaps, one of whom must be your current employer.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general ENT service with on‑call cover for East, North and West Hertfordshire.
• Work alongside existing consultants to provide cover for the trust and region.
• Develop new services.
• Participate in the department’s teaching, audit, research and educational activities.
• Maintain high‑quality patient‑centred care.
• Share responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the service.
• Teach and train within the multidisciplinary service.
• Actively involve in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity.
• Deliver and develop SACT administration.
• Active participation in continuing medical education.
• Active participation in trial research activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training (Essential)

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, or provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register.
• Higher surgical training in ENT within a recognised programme.

Qualifications / Training (Desirable)

• Postgraduate degree (or equivalent).

Previous Experience (Essential)

• Broad range of experience in ENT.
• Evidence of experience in Head & Neck surgery, at fellowship or consultant level.
• Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues.
• Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion.
• Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice.

Previous Experience (Desirable)

• Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidence‑based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience and participation in research.

Skills (Essential)

• Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and identify errors and learn from them.
• Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
• Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making.
• Ability to effectively teach clinical skills.
• Ability to critically appraise published evidence.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence‑based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all the domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice.

Other Requirements (Essential)

• Demonstrates an interest and commitment to the specialty.
• Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity, and inclusion agenda; able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities.
• Role model our Trust values every day.
• Understands and can demonstrate the values of the NHS constitution.
• Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs.

Details

• Date posted: 15 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 361-M&D-7382896
• Job location: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 UK Visas and Immigration website.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
• Address: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
• Website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/