Consultant in ENT Head & Neck Oncology & Thyroid Surgery

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon to independently manage oncology, thyroid surgery, and modern cancer pathways. You will contribute to ERS triage, virtual reviews, and digital outpatient services while advancing service development.

The role requires adaptability to new delivery models and a commitment to reducing backlogs, with a 1:9 weekday and 1:15 weekend on-call rotation shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon capable of independent management of oncology and thyroid procedures.
• Experience within modern consultant-led pathways and cancer triage systems.
• Credentials to join/enter UK GMC Specialist Register with eligible CESR pathway.

Responsibilities

• Lead Head & Neck oncology and thyroid surgery within UHNM pathways.
• Participate in ERS triage, two-week-wait triage and virtual diagnostic pathways.
• Support ENT team and reduce service backlogs through clinical activity.
• Share on-call rota at 1:9 weekdays and 1:15 weekends with partner trust.

Skills

Head & Neck oncology experience

MDT leadership

Transoral surgery LASER

Endoscopic surgery

Robotic surgery

GMC registration

Education

Full GMC Registration

CESR Head & Neck Fellowship

Higher degree (PhD/Masters/BSc)

Tools

Laser equipment

Robotic systems

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Main area ENT Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus on-call activity) Job ref 205-8328843

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of North midlands Town Newcastle-under-Lyme Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Consultant in ENT Head & Neck Oncology & Thyroid Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person specification

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of consultant-level Head & Neck cancer MDT working, advanced oncological decision-making and management of consultant-led cancer triage pathways.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of Interview CESR Head & Neck Fellowship
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)

Experience

• Significant experience in transoral surgery including LASER, endoscopic and/or robotic techniques relevant to contemporary Head & Neck Oncology practice
• Postgraduate qualifications in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

Important information about your application

• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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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.

Name Mr Vikranth Visvanathan Job title Clinical Lead for ENT Email address [e-mail]