Consultant ENT Surgeon - interest in Otology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 London Fringe £149 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7965787/360-B-1057 |
Summary
These posts have been created to meet increasing demand and support ongoing service expansion and transformation, with the aim to establish sub-speciality interests, and in line with plans for a new hospital at the Watford site and work underway for a new surgical elective hub at St Albans City Hospital.
Each post offers a 10 PA job plan with a flexible working structure, supported professional activities, and a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical governance. You'll be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, audit and service development initiatives, and provide high-quality patient care.
The post holders will be an addition to the team of 2 full time Consultants, Associate specialist and four speciality grade surgeons, trainee registrar and three SHOs. Situated within the pan-London region, the service closely aligns with ENT services at London Northwest, Bedfordshire and East & North Herts Hospitals; the appointees will join the regional network on call via East & North Herts.
Relevant capabilities should be clearly demonstrated on the list of surgical experience/procedures. Candidates will be considered for interview if they have a UK CCT/peri-CCT, are on the UK specialist register.
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in managing all patients presenting to the hospital
• Provide and support colleagues in managing adult and paediatric patients with ENT conditions
• Develop close links with the ENT team and undertake responsibilities in outpatient ENT clinics
• Teach and train intermediate-grade staff, junior medical staff, medical students, and ENT nursing staff
• Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters related to clinical governance and audit
• Take responsibility for and actively engage in continuing professional development
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Essential application criteria:
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
• CESR or
• European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher ENT qualification/Fellowship
Proven ability to operate independently in:
- Tympanomastoid surgery
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
For further information, please refer to the job description.
This advert closes on Friday 5 Jun 2026