Consultant in ENT with specialist interest in Head & Neck in Ipswich

Job summaryWe are inviting applications for a full time Consultant in ENT with a special interest in Head & Neck Surgery at Ipswich Hospital.The department fosters sub-specialist interest underpinned by some cross site working. The new post holder will be based at Ipswich Hospital and all elective sessions will be at Ipswich Hospital (base hospital) - a shared cross cover on call service provision is in place with Colchester Hospital (21 miles, 40 minutes apart by car) with emergency care alternating between sites on a weekly basis.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant led service with the highest standard of care.Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, outpatients and the ED department.Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care.Offer educational, clinical support and leadership and junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary.Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility.Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained.Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated.Ensure that junior doctors training conforms to College requirements.Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the trust's agreed policy.About usAt ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Our philosophy is that Time Matters. We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living and working here - posted05 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number432-MI2936Job locationsIpswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:Provide cover as an ENT surgeon with a special interest in H&NTo play an active part in education programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the unit.To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for referral to hospital
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:Provide cover as an ENT surgeon with a special interest in H&NTo play an active part in education programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the unit.To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for referral to hospitalPerson Specification
Essential
EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practiceFRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent higher qualificationEntry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)Adequate specialist training in ENT surgeryExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingRole as a consultant and all its implied responsibility for clinical management tasksAt least 5 years at HST level (or equivalent)Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist serviceAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities and waiting times / listsAbility to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctorsAbility to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate studentsEducational/Clinical Supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously). 0.25 PA per trainee/LED, up to max of 4DesirableFellowshipEvidence of work submitted for Peer reviewEvidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about changeEvidence of having undertaken original researchManagement training and experienceLive within a 10-mile radius of the relevant hospital site or within 30 minutes' drive
Person Specification

Essential
EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practiceFRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent higher qualificationEntry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)Adequate specialist training in ENT surgeryExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingRole as a consultant and all its implied responsibility for clinical management tasksAt least 5 years at HST level (or equivalent)Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist serviceAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities and waiting times / listsAbility to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctorsAbility to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate studentsEducational/Clinical Supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously). 0.25 PA per trainee/LED, up to max of 4DesirableFellowshipEvidence of work submitted for Peer reviewEvidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about changeEvidence of having undertaken original researchManagement training and experienceLive within a 10-mile radius of the relevant hospital site or within 30 minutes' driveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomEmployer's website