A consultant vacancy has become available in the ENT department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, to further develop and support the existing malignant and benign head and neck service provision.

The successful candidate will join the consultant team in providing, diagnostic and therapeutic management of head and neck disease, and general ENT care to the 550 000 adult and paediatric population of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. All inpatient and emergency care is provided at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, a large district general hospital in Truro, with outpatient care provided at a number of community based facilities.

 The jobplan will include clinic, theatre and on call duties (1:6) with appropriate time for administrative duties and supporting professional activities.

The Royal Cornwall Hospital is a campus of Exeter Medical School, and provides opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an outstanding quality of life providing many opportunities for outdoor activities, including sailing, surfing, equestrian, walking and cycling.  There is a thriving arts and theatre scene as well as an interesting variety of eating places, including celebrity-owned restaurants within Cornwall.  The major route in and out of the county is the A30 which connects with the M5 motorway at Exeter.  There is an excellent rail service with daily passenger and sleeper service, and an airport at Newquay with daily connections to many cities throughout the UK and abroad.

Do you have a partner and family who would relocate with you? If so, then please contact us as we have a variety of employment opportunities within the hospital and would be happy to discuss this with you.

Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / EU equivalent certification at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Informal enquiries regarding this post should be addressed to:

Ms Evette Grobbelaar, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Specialty Lead for ENT

evette.grobbelaar@nhs.net 01872 255087

The Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer