Consultant ENT Surgeon

Summary

• The Consultant ENT Surgeon will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck in both adult and paediatric patients.
• The role encompasses outpatient consultations, inpatient management.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient Services (OPD): Diagnose and manage ENT disorders affecting the ear, nose, paranasal sinuses, throat, larynx, head, and neck.
• Evaluate and treat: hearing loss, vertigo and balance disorders, tinnitus, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, tonsillitis, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
• Develop individualised preventive and long-term management plans for patients.
• Inpatient Services (IPD): Admit and manage patients requiring medical or surgical ENT intervention.
• Monitor post-operative recovery and manage complications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with intensivists, pulmonologists, neurologists, oncologists, speech therapists, and audiologists.

Surgical Responsibilities:

• Ear Surgery: myringotomy, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, ossiculoplasty, management of CSOM, hearing restoration procedures.
• Nose & Sinus Surgery: septoplasty, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), turbinate reduction, nasal polypectomy, management of epistaxis.
• Throat & Airway Surgery: tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, microlaryngeal surgery, vocal cord procedures, tracheostomy, airway management.
• Head & Neck Procedures: excision of neck masses, salivary gland surgeries, thyroid-related ENT procedures (if credentialed), head and neck tumour surgeries, biopsies.
• Advanced Procedures (if credentialed): endoscopic skull base surgery, cochlear implant surgery, sleep apnoea surgeries, head and neck oncological surgeries.
• Emergency Responsibilities: Manage ENT emergencies: airway obstruction, severe epistaxis, foreign bodies in ear/nose/throat, deep neck infections, facial trauma, and post-operative complications.
• Participate in code blue and emergency response teams.
• Audiology, Hearing & Sleep Services: Evaluate hearing disorders and interpret audiometry and vestibular testing.
• Counsel patients on hearing aids and cochlear implants; collaborate with audiologists.
• Evaluate and manage patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea in coordination with pulmonologists and sleep medicine specialists.
• Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with NABH, NMC, and hospital policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patient encounters.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement programmes.
• Follow infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship protocols.
• Ensure informed consent and medico-legal compliance for all procedures.
• Academic & Professional Development Participate in CMEs, ENT conferences, and professional development programmes.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior doctors and nursing staff.
• Develop departmental clinical protocols and surgical guidelines.
• Stay updated with advances in endoscopic ENT surgery, cochlear implantation, and head and neck oncology.
• Participate in clinical research and academic publications where applicable.
• Business Development & Hospital Growth
• Develop and expand ENT services including specialty clinics: Hearing & Audiology Clinic, Vertigo Clinic, Sinus & Allergy Clinic, Voice and Swallowing Clinic, Sleep Apnoea Clinic, Paediatric ENT Clinic, and Head & Neck Oncology Clinic.
• Conduct hearing screening camps, school health programmes, and community awareness initiatives.
• Build referral relationships with general practitioners, paediatricians, pulmonologists, neurologists, audiologists, and corporate health providers.
• Contribute to growth in ENT surgical volumes, hearing services, and specialty clinic revenue.

Qualifications Essential

• MS / DNB ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
• Valid State Medical Council Registration Preferred
• Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, Rhinology, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Medicine, or Cochlear Implant Surgery Training in advanced endoscopic ENT procedures and head & neck oncology
• Experience Requirements Consultant:
• Minimum 5 years post-MS/DNB experience in a recognised hospital.
• Senior Consultant: Minimum 8-10 years post-specialisation experience.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Competencies ENT diagnostics and medical management Endoscopic ENT procedures Head and neck evaluation and surgery Airway management and emergency ENT care Audiometry and vestibular test interpretation

Behavioural Competencies

• Patient-centred approach and empathetic communication Strong ethical and professional standards Team collaboration and mentoring capability Decision-making under pressure Leadership and departmental initiative Administrative Competencies EMR/HIS documentation proficiency Clinical documentation and audit compliance Departmental coordination and resource planning Working Pattern Full-time consultant engagement.
• OPD, IPD, Operation Theatre (OT), and Emergency coverage.
• Participation in on-call roster and emergency ENT/airway management.
• Participation in departmental meetings, quality reviews, and hospital initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A skilled and patient-focused ENT Surgeon with expertise in medical and surgical management of ear, nose, throat, and head & neck disorders.
• The ideal candidate combines strong clinical judgement, surgical proficiency, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a growth orientation to build a high-quality ENT service that enhances patient outcomes and strengthens the hospital's referral reputation.

Location - Mumbai,Delhi / NCR,Bengaluru, kolkata,chennai,hyderabad,ahmedabad,lucknow.