Job summary Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth has a reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff. The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department are looking to an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant in Otolaryngology who has specific interest in paediatric ENT to join our expanding team. Join an enthusiastic Paediatric ENT Team which provides care to a large population across East Hampshire and West Sussex, including airway services for the level three NICU on site. Undertake Paediatric ENT clinics and theatre sessions. Take part in the Acute ENT on-call rota. Were looking for An enthusiastic and motivated colleague. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent Specific interest in paediatric ENT preferably with paediatric ENT fellowship training Flexible working so you can balance personal interests, family life and work more effectively. We believe that our ability to attract high calibre staff will be enhanced by the fact that we can offer terms and conditions of employment best suited to individual circumstances and priorities. Encouragement and support will be given so that you can continue your professional development. Interview Date: 16th June 2025 Main duties of the job Queen Alexandra Hospital is a large modern acute medical facility with a dedicated Childrens Hospital Wing within the main hospital, state-of-the-art ITU and large theatre complex. The ENT Department provides a full range of emergency and elective ENT services; Paediatric ENT (including intracapsular Coblation adenotonsillectomy, laryngotracheobronchoscopy, congenital neck and ear anomaly treatment and dedicated paediatric voice clinic), Otology (including cochlear implantation, bone anchored hearing aids and middle ear prostheses), Rhinology (including image guidance FESS), Head and Neck (including ablative cancer surgery, free flap reconstruction and endocrine surgery), Facial Plastic and Skull Base Surgery. The paediatric patients are cared for on the surgical paediatric ward A8 within the Childrens Hospital Wing. There is a new dedicated Head & Neck Unit for adult inpatients with a same day emergency care service. There is a Theatre Admission Unit and Day Case Surgery Unit located next to the main theatre complex. There is a large audiology department that benefits from the presence of two Consultants in Audiovestibular Medicine. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, ENT Department with a possible visiting role to peripheral outpatient sites across Southeast Hampshire and West Sussex site. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1257Z Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Grade: Consultant ENT Surgeon (with an interest in Paediatric ENT) Department: ENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS Job description Job responsibilities Grade: Consultant ENT Surgeon (with an interest in Paediatric ENT) Department: ENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent On the specialist register for otolaryngology Desirable International /National Head and neck fellowship Experience Essential Entry on the GMC register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights. Good experience of general ENT and surgery A specialist interest in Paediatric ENT Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent On the specialist register for otolaryngology Desirable International /National Head and neck fellowship Experience Essential Entry on the GMC register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights. Good experience of general ENT and surgery A specialist interest in Paediatric ENT 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 (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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)