Job summary
The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head and Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head and Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head and Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job
The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head and Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head and Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 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: 205-8328843
Job locations: University Hospitals of North Midlands, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable experience of consultant-level Head and Neck cancer MDT working, advanced oncological decision-making and management of consultant-led cancer triage pathways.
• Essential: Significant experience in transoral surgery including LASER, endoscopic and/or robotic techniques relevant to contemporary Head and Neck Oncology practice.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC Registration, entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of Interview, CESR, Head and Neck Fellowship.
• Desirable: Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc).
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications in medical education, experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision, experience of clinical supervision and mentorship.

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.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals of North Midlands, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead for ENT, Mr Vikranth Visvanathan, vikranth.visvanathan@uhnm.nhs.uk

Applications are welcome from all, and the Trust is committed to equal opportunities.