Consultant Head & Neck ENT

Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive ENT department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop inpatient and outpatient pathways.

Our ENT service has a team of 5 consultants, two specialty doctors, three speciality trainees and 6 junior doctors. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The provision of assessment and management of a range of ENT conditions. Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. The post holder is expected to stay current with advancements in ENT treatments, technologies, and best practices.

Main duties of the job

• You would be expected to provide an Outpatient Service, along with other members of the department in the main outpatients based in Blackpool Victoria Hospital
• You would be expected to carry out Benign Head and Neck, diagnostic surgical procedures, as well as routine ENT activity
• Support the running of the weekly Neck Lump Clinic along with radiologist and Fast track patient sessions
• Supervise, undertake and deal with complications relating to the routine ENT surgical as well as Head and Neck procedures. Attendance in Head and Neck MDT and Thyroid MDT
• You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the assigned educational lead on your team and provide a high-quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment

The current expected on call Rota is 1:5 including weekends and prospective cover. This is currently under review.

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details
Closing date: 16 November 2026
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year 10 PA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 382-DOC123-26
Job locations: Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education & Qualification

• Essential: Full GMC Registration
• Essential: An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
• Essential: Working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)
• Desirable: Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• Desirable: Relevant Higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification

Experience & Knowledge

• Essential: NHS Experience
• Essential: Subspecialty interest in Head and Neck
• Essential: Broad Clinical ENT Experience

Management

• Essential: An understanding of NHS Management practices and their application
• Essential: A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings
• Essential: Evidence of participation in audit
• Essential: Evidence of commitment to support the teaching of medical and non medical staff
• Desirable: Evidence of participation in research based publications
• Desirable: Post graduate education qualifications

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: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

Contact
Head of Head & Neck Department, Ms Ileana Anderco, ileana.anderco1@nhs.net, 01253953650