Consultant ENT Surgeon interest in Otology

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The closing date is 25 March 2026

We are inviting applications for two newly established substantive Consultant posts in Ear Nose and Throat to join the expanding team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Newly qualified and established consultant candidates are welcome to apply.

These posts have been created to meet increasing demand and support ongoing service expansion and transformation, with the aim to establish sub-speciality interests, and in line with plans for a new hospital at the Watford site and work underway for a new surgical elective hub at St Albans City Hospital.

Each post offers a 10 PA job plan with a flexible working structure, supported professional activities, and a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical governance. You'll be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, audit and service development initiatives, and provide high-quality patient care.

The post holders will be an addition to the team of 2 full time Consultants, Associate specialist and four speciality grade surgeons, trainee registrar and three SHOs. Situated within the pan-London region, the service closely aligns with ENT services at London Northwest, Bedfordshire and East & North Herts Hospitals; the appointees will join the regional network on call via East & North Herts.

• To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric patients presenting with ENT conditions.
• To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and, junior medical staff, medical students and ENT Nursing Staff.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
  • CESR or
  • European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher ENT qualification/Fellowship

Proven ability to operate independently in:

• Endoscopic sinus surgery

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year London Fringe £149 per annum