Consultant in ENT

Consultant in ENT

The closing date is 26 March 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a full time, ENT Consultant with an interest in Otology to join a very enthusiastic ENT team at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Merseyside.

The successful candidate would be expected to work closely with their ENT colleagues to provide a fully comprehensive ENT service to the patients of the Wirral.

Main duties of the job

On-call commitment is 1:4 during week days covering only Arrowe Park Hospital. Week-end on call is currently 1 in 10, provided in clinical collaboration covering 3 hospitals - Arrowe Park Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital and Warrington Hospital. All the 3 hospitals have middle grade ENT cover provided by Registrars or SAS Doctors. All the consultants in the 3 hospitals meet regularly to discuss Clinical Governance issues.

The new consultant would be expected to do the duties of a General ENT surgeon and to compliment other colleagues.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant in ENT position available at WUTH.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Mr Nambirajan on

Person Specification Qualifications

• FRCS or equivalent qualification in Otolaryngology
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via a recognised route
• Currently on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining
• Completion of an accredited higher surgical training programme

Knowledge and Skills

• Good communication skills with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff
• Experience in teaching and training

Personal attributes

• Flexible and accommodating
• Able to work in a team with Consultant colleagues and juniors

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.