Consultant ENT surgeon interest in Thyroid & Parathyroid

Position: Consultant ENT surgeon with interest in Thyroid & Parathyroid

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant in Head & Neck Surgery with a specialist interest in Parathyroid, Thyroid and Benign Head & Neck to join our dynamic and innovative ENT team. Our department provides a comprehensive, high-quality ENT service to a population of over 750,000 and is recognised as a leading centre for Head & Neck Surgery.

Main duties of the job

Outpatient Services – Deliver outpatient clinics at Queen’s Hospital and peripheral sites, including the weekly Neck Lump Clinic.

Surgical Expertise – Perform Parathyroid and Thyroid, benign and diagnostic cancer Head & Neck procedures, and routine ENT operations. Manage complications and provide post‑operative care.

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Involvement – Active participation in Parathyroid and Thyroid MDT meetings to ensure high‑quality, collaborative patient care.

Clinical & Educational Leadership – Contribute to teaching, training, and mentoring junior doctors, as well as supporting clinical governance and service development.

On‑Call Commitment – Participate in the emergency ENT on‑call rota, providing specialist input when required.

The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and lead service improvements is essential.

Working for our organisation

Our trust operates from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We run community diagnostic centres at multiple locations open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our workforce is diverse, with 8,400 staff from 146 different countries.

Why Join Us?

State‑of‑the‑art facilities, including narrow band imaging (NBI) for early cancer detection, CO₂ Laser, 4K microscopes, and advanced endoscopy in theatres.

Dedicated support from Audiology, Speech & Language Therapy, and Head & Neck Cancer Nurse Specialists.

Opportunities for professional growth in a teaching hospital environment with a strong focus on research, innovation, and service development.

Person specification Essential criteria

• GMC specialist register via relevant CCT / CESR or proposed date within next 6 months
• Participation in audit and clinical governance
• High level of clinical experience and competence in ENT

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to and experience of teaching
• Experience of audit management
• Demonstrate continued professional and personal development

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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