ENT Consultant

We are delighted that you are considering joining our dynamic ENT team. Our department has grown significantly, offering a wide range of specialist services, including general ENT conditions, head and neck clinics, and paediatric ENT. We have also expanded our skin cancer surgery and reconstruction services and maintain close collaboration with other local ENT departments for head and neck care., Our team comprises talented and dedicated consultants working in a friendly, flexible, and cohesive environment. We are committed to professional development, teaching junior doctors, and supporting evolving specialist interests. We are now seeking to recruit a new consultant, bringing our team to nine, supported by a strong group including a Specialty Doctor, two Registrars, and a Dewax Nurse Specialist.

We offer a structured development and coaching programme for new consultants, with excellent opportunities to develop individual professional portfolios in areas such as education, quality improvement, service development, and specialist clinical interests. We encourage mentorship, collaborative working across the Surrey ENT network, and active involvement in expanding elective ENT services and theatre capacity across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department

Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients in accordance with Trust policies and practices

Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload

Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in relation to patients:

Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised

A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs, recognise and promote their independence

Contribute to the consultant led triage service of all patient referrals

Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate

Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON 24TH JULY 2026.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.