# Consultant ENT in Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ent-in-head-and-neck-oncology-thyroid-and-parathyroid-surgery/b501d556-e8d7-4a76-8eef-e4566fdea202 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ent-in-head-and-neck-oncology-thyroid-and-parathyroid-surgery/b501d556-e8d7-4a76-8eef-e4566fdea202.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - **Town:** Plymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ear, Nose and Throat - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 PA pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T10:21:32.799Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Plymouth/University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust/Ear_Nose_Throat/Ear_Nose_Throat-v8036343 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8036343?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide a consultant-led ENT service with specialist expertise in Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid and Advanced Head & Neck Surgery within the Peninsula’s sole tertiary referral centre. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the regional Head & Neck MDT, working alongside colleagues in Plastic Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Peri-operative Anaesthetists and allied specialist teams. The role is intended to support continued expansion and future-proofing of the Head & Neck service with opportunities for development of robotic surgery, advanced oncological pathways and collaborative tertiary services. ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will: - Provide comprehensive consultant-led care in Head & Neck Oncology and ENT surgery - Participate fully in the regional Head & Neck MDT and associated clinics - Contribute to thyroid and parathyroid surgery including retrosternal thyroid pathways - Work collaboratively with Plastic Surgery colleagues delivering reconstructive oncological services - Participate in collaborative skull base and mediastinal pathways with Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery colleagues - Support development of robotic Head & Neck surgery aligned with the Trust’s wider robotic surgery strategy - Contribute to emergency ENT services through participation in a 1:8 on-call rota - Support teaching, training, audit, governance and research activities - Participate in regional pathway development across Devon and Cornwall The department operates with a flexible and collegiate consultant structure to ensure sustainable delivery of complex tertiary Head & Neck services. While the successful candidate would not be expected to independently provide all specialist service components, there are excellent opportunities to develop complementary expertise within the consultant group. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful applicant will: - Provide comprehensive consultant-led care in Head & Neck Oncology and ENT surgery - Participate fully in the regional Head & Neck MDT and associated clinics - Contribute to thyroid and parathyroid surgery including retrosternal thyroid pathways - Work collaboratively with Plastic Surgery colleagues delivering reconstructive oncological services - Participate in collaborative skull base and mediastinal pathways with Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery colleagues - Support development of robotic Head & Neck surgery aligned with the Trust’s wider robotic surgery strategy - Contribute to emergency ENT services through participation in a 1:8 on-call rota - Support teaching, training, audit, governance and research activities - Participate in regional pathway development across Devon and Cornwall The department operates with a flexible and collegiate consultant structure to ensure sustainable delivery of complex tertiary Head & Neck services. While the successful candidate would not be expected to independently provide all specialist service components, there are excellent opportunities to develop complementary expertise within the consultant group. ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - Criteria met and demonstrated **Desirable** - criteria met and demonstrated ### Specialist Skills **Essential** - Criteria met and demonstrated **Desirable** - criteria met and demonstrated ### Knowledge and experience **Essential** - Criteria met and demonstrated **Desirable** - criteria met and demonstrated ### Communication & Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Criteria met and demonstrated **Desirable** - criteria met and demonstrated ### Education, qualifications and special training **Essential** - Criteria met and demonstrated **Desirable** - criteria met and demonstrated ## Documents - [consultant ent in head & neck jd (pdf, 904.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10381503) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.