Consultant in Otolaryngology WSI in Otology Sandwell & West Birmingham in West Bromwich

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and forward thinking Consultant to join our ENT and Head-Neck Surgery Consultant team. This is a new permanent post with 10 programmed activities (PA's) to expand the service and support Elective Recovery. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the full General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery with a license to practice, or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in general Otolaryngology with a wide experience, in both adult and paediatric Otology. The applicant will preferably have obtained a fellowship in Otology.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join our growing team of 8 consultant ENT surgeons delivering elective and emergency care including contributing to a 1 in 8 emergency non-resident on-call rota (moving to a 1 in 10 subject to recruitment). This is a 10PA job and the appointee will be expected to deliver elective activity cross site. Birmingham Treatment center is the main site for outpatient elective activity and day case surgery. MMUH is the admitting site for on-call, paediatrics and inpatient lists. Some outpatient clinics are also run at the Sandwell site. The successful candidate will be supported to develop and progress the otology service. The team is further supported by an excellent Audiology Department.

To support our team an interest in medical education and research is welcome and the successful candidates will be encouraged to take on additional roles. Active engagement in quality improvement activity and research is expected, as well as participation in the active post graduate teaching program. The department is committed to supporting undergraduate education with students from the medical schools of University of Birmingham and Aston University, Birmingham.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted: 14 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 381-SS-8085770-A
Job locations: SWB NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham, B71 4HJ, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Otolaryngology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ENT with a wide experience in Otology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ENT emergencies and the care of elective ENT patients

Desirable

• Special interest that complements the existing consultants
• Fellowship in Otology

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working

Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Management and Administrative Experience:

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Teaching and Training experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (RORA)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sponsorship Information

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Background Checks

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: SWB NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham, B71 4HJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Service Lead /Consultant
Ms Ameera Abdelrahim
ameera.abdelrahim@nhs.net
01215543801