Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of consultant-level Head & Neck cancer MDT working, advanced oncological decision-making and management of consultant-led cancer triage pathways.
- Experience
Significant experience in transoral surgery including LASER, endoscopic and/or robotic techniques relevant to contemporary Head & Neck Oncology practice
- Qualifications
Full GMC Registration Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via • CCT within 6 months of date of Interview • CESR • Head & Neck Fellowship
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Postgraduate qualifications in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
- Qualifications
Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)
Job overview
The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.
The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.
The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.
Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Consultant in ENT Head & Neck Oncology & Thyroid Surgery with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Nov 2026.
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