Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology

Are you a skilled and passionate Otolaryngologist seeking an exciting career opportunity? Join our esteemed Ear, Nose and Throat department in Salisbury.

As a Consultant Otolaryngologist, you will play a pivotal role in our team, performing General duties with a focus on Head & Neck while also developing the Thyroid/Parathyroid service. This is an excellent chance to showcase your expertise and contribute to the growth and success of our department.

At Salisbury, we prioritize professional growth and mentorship. As such, Mentorship of early years consultants in Thyroid/Parathyroid surgery is available.

To be considered for this role, you should possess a strong background in General Otolaryngology, ensuring you have the necessary skills and experience to excel in this position. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in our network's out-of-hours on-call schedule on a 1 in 12 basis.

Interviews will be held in person on 6th March 2024

As a Consultant Otolaryngologist at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, you will have a range of engaging and professional responsibilities. Your commitment to audit, appraisal, teaching, and clinical governance will be essential in ensuring the highest standards of care and continuous improvement within our department.

Working as part of a dedicated team of four/five Consultants, you will play a vital role in the ongoing development of our Otolaryngology service. Your expertise and contributions will contribute to the growth and success of our department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Additionally, you will actively support our clinical network with University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between organisations.

Our department is equipped with superbly equipped with full networking providing you with the tools necessary to deliver exceptional care. We have strong links with Maxillo-facial, Plastic surgery, paediatric, cleft lip and palate, and audiology departments, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive patient care.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in both theatre and clinics, ensuring a diverse and fulfilling professional experience. Furthermore, you will be encouraged to develop links with Primary Providers and Commissioners, contributing to the enhancement of our services and strengthening our relationships with external stakeholders.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 30 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.