About this role
Job summary
West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) are pleased to invite applications for a full-time (10PA) consultant post, based either between the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital campuses, or at the St Mary's Hospital campus. We are seeking an experienced paediatric ENT surgeon to support our hospitals, specialising in complex paediatric and neonatal airways management as well as managing a significant elective and outpatient ENT portfolio.
On 1st April 2022, paediatric and child health services across Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust came together under a single and integrated governance and leadership structure creating WLCH.
We have an ambitious vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people across West London through collaboration of clinical teams and by building stronger, equitable common care pathways with close links to research and education colleagues at Imperial College.
WLCH runs paediatric services from four sites, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex, Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. In addition, we are working in partnership with other acute providers in NWL and with our partners in community, mental health, local borough and voluntary sector services to improve care for all children and young people.
Stakeholder Assessment and Interview will take place on Thursday 23rd July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient organisation and effective management of paediatric ENT patients. They will join a group of four senior Paediatric ENT colleagues at St Mary's, or a dedicated Paediatric ENT consultant surgeon at Chelsea and Westminster.
The post holder will work closely with other teams on multidisciplinary management of children with airway disease, head and neck conditions and complex health disorders involving ENT.
This post is a new post and will complement the existing skills of the department with the flexibility to respond to current and future service needs. It is anticipated that the post holder will develop the paediatric ENT service as well as other subspecialist interests in line with the needs of the department.
The position is supported by a robust mentoring commitment through our extensive consultant team and is supported by the ENT network in North West London.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.
The job description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks. It may be varied from time to time after consultation with the post holder and in particular during regular job plan review where the strategic direction of the Trust or its constituent departments requires it
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent OR eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months Enhanced DBS Clearance Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
Experience Essential
Broad-based general professional training in general medicine Broad general experience in clinical adult and paediatric Otolaryngology Paediatric ENT fellowship demonstrating subspecialist training in Paediatric ENT surgery Experience in multidisciplinary management of children with airway disease, head and neck conditions and complex health disorders involving ENT
Trust Values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff Open, welcoming and honest Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Skills and knowledge Essential
Understanding of clinical governance audit Experience of Medical Management roles Good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS
Desirable
Training and experience in simulation Teaching qualification Evidence of leadership skills
Personal qualities Essential
Evidence of reflective practice Excellent communication and influencing skills Managing self effectively Ability to plan whilst being innovative and flexible in approach. Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety with behaviour that reinforces these values. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)