Closing date: 23 July 2026
Job summaryApplications are invited for a substantive full time (10PA) post for a consultant based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). Successful candidates will complement the skills of the department and work flexibly within the team across the Norfolk and Waveney combined Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) service. This is a post for a general Otolaryngologist with an interest in Otology and Bone Conducting Implants (BCIs) and devices. The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is a recognised centre for BCIs and candidates who wish to develop an interest in BCIs and middle ear implants would be welcomed. If appropriate, all training for BCIs would be provided, with excellent support from a dedicated Audiology team.
A fellowship in otology would be desirable but not essential, since we would support the development of an otologist, particularly with respect to the management of complex otological conditions.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
Main duties of the jobThe appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
The appointee will be participating in a 1 in 8 weekday on-calls, and 1 in 11 weekends on-call.
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee.
Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) (or equivalent)
Desirable- Diploma of Medical Education (or equivalent)
- Higher academic degree MD, PhD (or equivalent)
AptitudesEssential- Ability to organize and prioritise workload
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
- Participation in audit
- Record of ability to secure independent funding for research
ExperienceEssential- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or else-where overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Good working knowledge and experience of up to date otolaryngology
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable- Sub specialty fellowship in otology
- Substantial teaching experience within academic surgical environment
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
InterestsEssential- safeguarding Sub specialty fellowship in otology Substantial teaching experience within academic surgical environment Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Interests A specialist interest in, or agreement to train in, otology
Desirable- Specialist Interest in otology
CircumstancesEssential- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Communications and Language SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable- Good presentation skills.
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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
