Consultant in Ear, Nose and Throat

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work as a Consultant in general ENT Surgery with a special interest in Otology.

The appointee will work closely with the existing Consultants and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service to patients. This post will appeal to appropriately trained and accredited clinicians who have enthusiasm and who are looking for a stimulating and challenging career. This exciting opportunity exists for appropriately trained registrars or experienced consultants, and candidates must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving this. The post will be based at Barnsley Hospital with weekday on call covering Barnsley hospitals only and weekend on calls including Sheffield and Chesterfield hospitals. The post-holder will also be expected to have a role in the training and teaching of registrars, junior doctors, medical students, nurses and other health professionals.

The Trust is happy to consider flexible working arrangements and / or extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance, support professional goals and personal development.

Main duties of the job

(a) Clinical Services:

The appointed clinician will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the planning, delivery and improvement of clinical care in ENT Surgery at Barnsley Hospital.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high quality ENT Surgery service.

Advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of experience.

Liaise with other Health Care Organisations, Social Services, General Practitioners, Voluntary Organisations and the Hospice as required.

Keep services up-to-date and give direction to future developments

(a) Training and Education:

Contribute to the teaching of other grades of staff, both within and outside the department, including medical staff, nurses, paramedical staff and scientific and technical staff.

Consider a role as Educational Supervisor / Clinical Supervisor for Specialist Registrars, Core Trainees, Foundation Doctors.

(c) Clinical Governance

The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to the quality of service provided within the framework of the Trusts Clinical Governance arrangements. This will include:

Participation in the development of a satisfactory and consistent quality of clinical service by establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards and ensuring standards are met.

Job responsibilities

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

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