# Consultant in Otolaryngology (with Special Interest in Otology) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-otolaryngology-with-special-interest-in-otology/8866e79e-fb81-48fc-977b-137cefa2f4a9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-otolaryngology-with-special-interest-in-otology/8866e79e-fb81-48fc-977b-137cefa2f4a9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Norwich - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ear, Nose and Throat - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T12:52:07.065Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/Norfolk_Norwich_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ear_Nose_Throat/Ear_Nose_Throat-v8111634 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8111634?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Documents - [useful links (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2809) - [staff benefits (pdf, 674.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=901) - [job description (pdf, 878.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10406762) - [our nnuh lgbt+ staff network (pdf, 675.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2367) - [our nnuh women's staff network (pdf, 103.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2473) - [our nnuh together staff network (pdf, 370.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2166) - [our nnuh diverse ability staff network (pdf, 607.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2424) ## 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.