Consultant Otologist (ENT)

Job overview

The advertised position is full time (10PA) permanent post. The appointee with will have a specialist interest in otology but will be required to undertake general ENT service that will include 2ww, general rhinology and paediatric ENT service.

The appointee will join a well-established consultant team across the Northampton and Kettering combined Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT) service. The appointee’s base will at NGH but will have cross site sessions to meet service demands. The KGH and NGH combined, offer comprehensive ENT care to around 800,000 people across the district with a wider catchment for more specialised services.

The Kettering General Hospital Trust became a Foundation Trust in 2008. KGH provides services at the Kettering Hospital at Kettering, supported by services at the Corby Diagnostic Centre and Nene Park. KGH covers the north of the county and has catchment population of 400,000 which is expected to steadily increase above the national rate.

Northampton General Hospital (NGH) is a busy hospital serving south Northamptonshire with a catchment area of over 400,000 people.

Main duties of the job

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and their Clinical Lead/ Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, as soon as possible after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.

The Trust has the discretion to offer additional programmed activities in appropriate cases.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.