Consultant ENT (Otorhinolaryngologist)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders.

• Manage common and complex ENT conditions affecting adult and paediatric patients, within the scope of clinical expertise and hospital privileges.

• Diagnose and treat ear disorders, including chronic otitis media, hearing loss, tinnitus, tympanic membrane perforations, and other otological conditions.

• Evaluate and manage vestibular disorders, including vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Ménière's disease, and other balance-related conditions.

• Diagnose and manage nasal and paranasal sinus disorders, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, and recurrent sinus infections.

• Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations using nasal endoscopy, flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, and other appropriate ENT assessment techniques.

• Provide medical and surgical management of chronic sinus disease, including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) where clinically indicated.

• Perform common and advanced ENT surgical procedures, including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and other procedures within the approved scope of practice.

• Evaluate and manage throat and laryngeal disorders, including chronic tonsillitis, vocal cord lesions, dysphonia, and other voice-related conditions.

• Assess and manage swallowing disorders, upper airway abnormalities, and obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Diagnose and manage obstructive sleep apnoea in collaboration with sleep medicine specialists and other relevant healthcare professionals.

• Evaluate patients presenting with neck masses, salivary gland disorders, thyroid-related neck conditions, and other head and neck abnormalities.

• Participate in the assessment and multidisciplinary management of suspected head and neck malignancies, coordinating referrals and treatment planning where required.

• Assess and manage paediatric ENT conditions, including recurrent ear infections, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, hearing concerns, and upper airway disorders.

• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including audiometry, tympanometry, vestibular assessments, CT scans, MRI studies, and other relevant ENT investigations.

• Develop and implement individualised medical and surgical treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic findings, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Perform preoperative evaluations, obtain informed consent, and provide appropriate postoperative monitoring and follow-up care.

• Recognise and manage ENT emergencies, including severe epistaxis, acute airway compromise, deep neck infections, and other urgent otolaryngological conditions.

• Coordinate emergency surgical intervention or specialist referral when clinically indicated.

• Provide long-term follow-up and management for patients with chronic or recurrent ENT conditions.

• Collaborate with audiologists, speech and language therapists, neurologists, pulmonologists, allergists, radiologists, anaesthesiologists, and head and neck surgeons.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical decision-making for complex ENT and head and neck cases.

• Educate patients and families regarding ENT conditions, treatment options, surgical procedures, preventive care, and postoperative recovery.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with hospital policies, surgical safety protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety requirements.

• Participate in clinical audits, research activities, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of ENT clinical protocols, surgical pathways, and service improvement programmes.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, ENT trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in otolaryngology, endoscopic sinus surgery, otology, laryngology, and head and neck surgical techniques.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Otolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Surgery, or an equivalent relevant specialty.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Advanced specialist training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, with comprehensive clinical and surgical experience.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial experience in diagnosing and managing complex ENT conditions.

• Proven clinical and surgical experience in general otolaryngology, including the management of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck disorders.

• Demonstrated expertise in performing ENT surgical procedures, including endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and other relevant interventions.

• Strong experience in diagnostic nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, and interpretation of relevant audiological and radiological investigations.

• Experience managing complex rhinological, otological, laryngeal, and upper airway conditions.

• Experience assessing and managing ENT emergencies and providing appropriate surgical or multidisciplinary interventions.

• Familiarity with paediatric ENT conditions and their medical or surgical management is highly desirable.

• Experience in the evaluation and multidisciplinary management of head and neck masses and suspected malignancies.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, specialised ENT department, advanced surgical centre, or multidisciplinary healthcare facility.

• Familiarity with international otolaryngology guidelines, evidence-based surgical practices, and patient safety standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex clinical and surgical cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in otolaryngology, ENT surgery, and the management of complex ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions.

• Advanced knowledge of rhinology, otology, laryngology, upper airway disorders, and general head and neck conditions.

• Proficiency in diagnostic ENT procedures, including nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, and interpretation of audiological investigations.

• Demonstrated surgical competence in common and advanced ENT procedures within the approved scope of practice.

• Comprehensive understanding of chronic sinus disease, hearing disorders, vestibular conditions, voice disorders, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex ENT cases.

• Ability to assess and respond effectively to acute ENT emergencies and rapidly changing clinical conditions.

• Expertise in preoperative assessment, surgical planning, postoperative management, and complication prevention.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based surgical practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, ENT service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, ENT surgical experience, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.