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Job overview
Applications are invited for a substantive full time (10PA) post for a consultant based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). Successful candidates will complement the skills of the department and work flexibly within the team across the Norfolk and Waveney combined Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) service. This is a post for a general Otolaryngologist with an interest in Otology and Bone Conducting Implants (BCIs) and devices. The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is a recognised centre for BCIs and candidates who wish to develop an interest in BCIs and middle ear implants would be welcomed. If appropriate, all training for BCIs would be provided, with excellent support from a dedicated Audiology team.
A fellowship in otology would be desirable but not essential, since we would support the development of an otologist, particularly with respect to the management of complex otological conditions.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
The appointee will be participating in a 1 in 8 weekday on-calls, and 1 in 11 weekends on-call.
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust’s Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee.
Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
AAC Panel Interview: Wednesday 2nd September
Person specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to organize and prioritise workload
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
- Participation in audit
- Record of ability to secure independent funding for research
Interests
Essential
- safeguarding Sub specialty fellowship in otology Substantial teaching experience within academic surgical environment Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Interests A specialist interest in, or agreement to train in, otology
Desirable
- Specialist Interest in otology
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or else-where overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Good working knowledge and experience of up to date otolaryngology
- Training and expertise in children’s safeguarding
Desirable
- Sub specialty fellowship in otology
- Substantial teaching experience within academic surgical environment
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; • CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) • CESR or • European Community Rights
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Diploma of Medical Education (or equivalent)
- Higher academic degree MD, PhD (or equivalent)
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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This advert is for Consultant in Otolaryngology (with Special Interest in Otology) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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