Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck) Surgery, at the City Hospital Operating Unit at Bristol Group NHS trust. We are looking for an individual to join our large department to deal with the expanding workload of the department which is a regional centre for paediatric otolaryngology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, major ear surgery and hearing implantation.
We are looking to appoint a Consultant ENT surgeon with a sub-specialist interest in Rhinology, with experience to support complex Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base work. This is a new additional post. The candidate will be expected to have a broad experience of treating ENT conditions in both adults and children and take part in the on-call rota alongside existing members of the department. As the department acts as a regional centre for paediatric ENT, experience in dealing with the range of emergency presentations in this area is essential. There will also be the opportunity for cross-specialty working with Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial surgery to tackle complex cases in adults and children.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to the academic, research and teaching aspects of the post as it is based within the major regional teaching hospital. As a result, the candidate should have an advanced rhinology fellowship
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care. These activities occur in the City HOU precinct, Southmead HOU and Weston HOU.
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.
The successful appointee is expected to take a full role in the delivery of the Trust's wide agenda for Governance and will take an active part in the department audit arrangements.
1 in 13 on call covering City & Southmead HOU plus emergencies referred from Weston HOU and referrals from other parts of the region for tertiary care, particularly for paediatric patients.
When non-resident on-call, the ENT consultant must reside within 30 minutes travel time of both City and Southmead HOUs.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant On Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-S3815-MP
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD attached to this advert. Any questions please do contact either [email protected] or [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD attached to this advert. Any questions please do contact either [email protected] or [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- An Advanced Rhinology Fellowship
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) or evidence of within 12 months of award of CCT by the date of interview
Desirable
- Experience of Anterior Skull Base Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in ENT
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in anterior skull base/advanced rhinology
- Ability to provide emergency management of paediatric airway problems
Desirable
- Higher training and experience of delivering medical education training
- Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. MSc, PhD
- Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Educational Supervisor training completed
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- An Advanced Rhinology Fellowship
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) or evidence of within 12 months of award of CCT by the date of interview
Desirable
- Experience of Anterior Skull Base Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in ENT
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in anterior skull base/advanced rhinology
- Ability to provide emergency management of paediatric airway problems
Desirable
- Higher training and experience of delivering medical education training
- Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. MSc, PhD
- Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Educational Supervisor training completed
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (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 details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant General Manager
Simon Bone
01173421793
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant On Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-S3815-MP
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
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