Job summary
- Main area
- Otolaryngology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 396-2830-MS
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Rhinologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Home, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Rhinology and Anterior Skullbase. The post holder will be expected to work at Kingston Hospital and St Georges Hospital
The ENT clinic at Kingston Hospital is one of very few in the country equipped with the latest ultrasound machines, and the successful applicant will have the ability to learn and perform ultrasound as part of an enhanced clinical assessment or diagnostic intervention. Cone Beam CT scanning is also available onsite.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be expected to Provide advice and treatment Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy. Teach train and supervise postgraduates trainees as appropriate. Demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating around 1000 beds and treating around 80,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 300,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 6500 staff incorporating 675 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist childrens services. A merger with Community Services Wandsworth took place in October 2010 providing integrated services in many areas. St George’s Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To cover the following duties:
1. To undertake outpatient clinics and Surgical lists at Kingston Hospital, St Georges Hospital and other clinics in the community as required
2. To review inpatients at Kingston Hospital and St Georges Hospital
3. To support the delivery of the rhinology pathway against best practice standards and peer review assessments.
4. To work with the Head of Service and service-line managers to ensure the provision of high quality, effective care which meets operational standards.
5. To support the educational and training, medical/clinical audit, clinical risk management, clinical governance and management activities of the service-line.
Appropriate mentoring of the new consultant will be provided within the team.
JD is with the Royal College for review.
AAC provisional date is in January 2026.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCS
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain).
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in Specialty and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post SpR clinical fellowship experience in Rhinology
- Experience in complex rhinology surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Enyi Ofo
- Job title
- ENT Consultant, Clinical Lead for ENT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 934 3810
- Additional information
For informal discussion about this role please contact Mr Enyi Ofo, Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon and Clinical Lead for ENT and Robotic Surgery. [email protected]
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