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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) to join a well-established surgical service in New Zealand.

This role is suited to an experienced ENT specialist who is keen to deliver high-quality patient care while contributing to service development and improving health outcomes within the community. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and play a key role in shaping and expanding ENT services in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ENT services across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.
• Manage a wide range of otolaryngology conditions, including adult and paediatric ENT cases.
• Perform a variety of surgical procedures, including endoscopic sinus surgery, middle ear surgery, facial skin cancer surgery, and paediatric ENT procedures.
• Participate in elective and acute surgical services, including appropriate on-call responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing staff, audiologists, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to improving health equity and outcomes across diverse patient populations.
• Support education and supervision of junior doctors, surgical trainees, and medical students.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to service development and expansion, including development of subspecialty interests aligned with service needs.
• Maintain strong links with tertiary centres for complex case management and referrals.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Completion of specialist training in Otolaryngology (ENT).
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Experience

Essential

• Broad clinical experience in Otolaryngology, including both general and paediatric ENT.
• Experience performing a range of ENT surgical procedures independently.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work within a regional healthcare setting.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest that complements and enhances existing ENT services.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Strong surgical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership capability with a collaborative and service-focused approach.

Professional & Cultural Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Commitment to equity and improving outcomes for diverse populations.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment with sensitivity and respect.
• Positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.