Locum Consultant in Head & Neck | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in England is seeking a Consultant ENT Surgeon to support the Head and Neck service. The role involves managing all aspects of the patient’s pathway, from consultations to major surgeries. Candidates must be fellowship trained with expertise in trans-oral laser resections. This is an exciting opportunity to join a trust at the forefront of healthcare transformation.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained.
• High level of training in trans-oral laser resections.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of the patient’s pathway from clinics to major surgical resections.
• Manage both benign and malignant disease.
• Continue care of patients in liaison with consultant colleagues.

Job description

Overview

The ENT Department forms part of Specialist Surgery (along with Ophthalmology and Maxillo Facial Services) within East Kent Hospitals. Centralisation of ENT and Ophthalmology inpatient and emergency services took place in 2000 at The William Harvey Hospital, and Maxillofacial Surgery followed to The William Harvey in 2011. All 3 Departments share a subspecialist Head and Neck Ward at William Harvey Hospital. The ENT Department provides in-patient and Day Case Surgical Services and Outpatient Services at The William Harvey and Outpatient and Day Case Surgical services are provided at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. Outpatient facilities are also provided at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital at Margate.

The post holder will support the Head and Neck service. The expectation is that the appointee will join the 5 other Head and Neck Consultant ENT Surgeons in delivering a secondary level of care to the patients of East and West Kent.

Responsibilities

• The individual will have to be involved in all aspects of the patient’s pathway from two-week rule clinics to major surgical resections.
• The post will require skills in managing both benign and malignant disease.
• You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).

Qualifications and Skills

• Fellowship trained.
• High level of training in trans-oral laser resections.

About the Trust and Opportunity

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Administrative Details

Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.

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This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.