CHEC

ENT Consultant - Head of service

The closing date is 10 April 2026

Job summary

We are currently seeking an ENT Consultant Head of Service to support the delivery and clinical leadership of our ENT services. This remote position offers an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to the continued development of our services, with flexibility aligned to clinicians availability. At CHEC, we care deeply about our people and the future of healthcare. We are committed to innovation and the delivery of high-quality patient care, and we are looking for clinicians who share our values and wish to play an active role in shaping the future of health services.

Main duties of the job

CHEC is an established group of hospitals and community clinics operating across the UK. Our bespoke, state of the art surgical centres are widely recognised for delivering high-quality, end-to-end patient care through strong NHS partnerships. We uphold five core values throughout the employee and patient journey to ensure a positive experience for everyone: Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening, and Focus. All colleagues at CHEC are expected to demonstrate these values in their daily work. CHEC is looking to recruit an experienced ENT Consultant - Head of Service to provide clinical leadership and support the continued development of our community ENT services. The successful candidate will work remotely while contributing to the oversight, development and quality of ENT clinical services delivered across our community clinics. Our community ENT service provides patients with rapid access to specialist opinion and high-quality care within convenient community clinic settings.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1181866

Job locations

33b St Matthews Way

Leicester

LE1 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing clinical leadership and oversight for the ENT service Supporting the development and continuous improvement of clinical care pathways Supporting GPs with Extended Roles (GPwER) in ENT, including mentoring, teaching and participation in annual appraisal processes Participation in clinical governance, audit and research activity relevant to the ENT service Supporting service development and maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient care Working collaboratively with operational and clinical teams across the organisation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing clinical leadership and oversight for the ENT service Supporting the development and continuous improvement of clinical care pathways Supporting GPs with Extended Roles (GPwER) in ENT, including mentoring, teaching and participation in annual appraisal processes Participation in clinical governance, audit and research activity relevant to the ENT service Supporting service development and maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient care Working collaboratively with operational and clinical teams across the organisation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • CCT in ENT and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Demonstrable experience working within ENT services
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • CCT in ENT and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Demonstrable experience working within ENT services

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.

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.

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

CHEC

Address

33b St Matthews Way

Leicester

LE1 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

33b St Matthews Way

Leicester

LE1 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Joshua Robinson

joshua.r@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1181866

Job locations

33b St Matthews Way

Leicester

LE1 2BU


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