Consultant in ENT with special interest in Rhinology

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology. The role involves leading the subspecialty team, providing direct clinical contact, and contributing to service improvement. Candidates need to be members of the Royal College of Surgeons and hold their CCT or be eligible for the specialist register. This permanent, full-time position is based at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen and offers competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent.
• CCT or eligibility for inclusion on specialist register.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist interest in Rhinology.
• Direct clinical contact through outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and theatre activity.
• Teach and mentor junior staff.

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to advertise a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology to join a very dynamic and forward-looking Otorhinolaryngology department. The successful candidate would lead the subspeciality for Rhinology delivering care for the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post offers an opportunity to influence service improvement through innovative technology and pathway reform whilst working as part of the Welsh Clinical Implementation Group for Ear, Nose and Throat and Audiology. If successful, you would join a small team of passionate and impactful colleagues dedicated to their patients and service delivery. Candidates should be a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent) and have their CCT or be eligible for inclusion on specialist register. The role reports directly to the Clinical Director & Acute General Manager/Clinical Team Lead within the Speciality with ultimate accountability to the Chief Executive. Primary base at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen with Outpatient clinics on peripheral sites.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• To provide a service in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist interest in Rhinology alongside your consultant colleagues.
• Main duties include Direct Clinical Contact through Outpatient clinics, Ward rounds and Theatre activity. Administration and validation of patients with research and audit opportunities. Maintaining the appropriate clinical competence through registration and continuous professional development. Work closely with senior management colleagues and contribute to service improvement and departmental governance. Teaching and mentoring of junior staff within them is encouraged.
• As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted: 10 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 100-MED-GGH-385-A

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF

Job responsibilities note: For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
• Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic) fellowship abroad or in UK

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist in Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic)
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Competence in Otorhinolaryngology

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research Degree

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• "Training the Trainers" experience

Management

Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

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 (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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF

Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/