Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon

Job overview

The post holder will join a busy and well-functioning team. Although all aspect of ENT will be covered by the post holder the main duties of this post will be to develop the High Volume Low Complexity (HVLC) surgical lists along with Rhinology surgery.

New consultants will be provided with the necessary Induction and orientation along with support from the team and commitment to meeting training and development needs.

With regards to the provision of the service, the post holder will share with the other Consultants, and Specialty Doctors in the assessment and treatment of ENT A&E referrals in the “Hot Clinics” and other GP referrals by providing high quality patient care from the point of admission to discharge, with a particular emphasis of helping to meet waiting list targets and current challenges. The case-mix will cover all aspects of ENT surgery and the successful applicant will have had specialist training in all aspects of ENT surgery and be able to demonstrate an adequate level of skill and experience all areas of ENT.

Sessions will be worked flexibly to allow full utilisation of our theatres.

Main duties of the job

• Liaising with GPs and other external providers
• Responsible for providing clinical services in ENT in line with Trust policy.
• Provision and planning of ENT Services to meet service agreements. The successful candidate will be expected to work in liaison with other members of staff in other clinical departments.
• Within Clinical Governance principles the appointee is responsible for maintaining a high-quality service with regular audit, risk assessment, complaint handling This will be underpinned by the annual appraisal.
• He/she will be expected to participate in rotational commitments along with other senior colleagues to provide full clinical services in ENT.
• To be responsible together with other surgeons for developing the multi-disciplinary team.
• To achieve the required reduction in waiting times for consultation and treatment.
• To contribute to the effective functioning of the Department as a key member of the ENT team and assume responsibility, both singularly and corporately, for the appointment, management and education of junior medical staff.
• To participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support implementation of the Clinical Strategy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.