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Consultant ENT surgeon with interest in Thyroid & Benign Head & Neck

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
03 Aug 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
02 Jul 2025

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant in Head & Neck Surgery with a specialist interest in 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. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in Otology, Rhinology, Endocrinology, Maxillofacial Surgery and Radiology. You will play a key role in delivering outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, and surgical interventions, with a focus on Thyroid, Benign Head & Neck, and cancer pathways. We are looking for some with substantial experience in Thyroid & Benign Head & Neck Surgery who has the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and lead service improvements.

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 benign and diagnostic cancer Head & Neck procedures, thyroid surgeries, and routine ENT operations. Manage complications and provide post-operative care.

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Involvement – Active participation in Head & Neck MDT 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.

Extensive organisational and management experience at the Cancer Alliance level, with a proven track record in optimising cancer pathways is desirable along with strong teaching and mentoring background, with experience in supervising junior doctors and trainees.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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. If you are a committed, forward-thinking surgeon with expertise in Head & Neck Surgery and a passion for teaching and service improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our thriving ENT department and contribute to our reputation for excellence!