Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

This Locum Consultant post has been created to compliment and strengthen the existing team of surgeons working within the ENT Department at University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire.  We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join the team.  The successful applicant must be committed to working flexibly within the department and will be expected to participate in the management of a General ENT Practice.

The University Hospitals Coventry Warwickshire NHS Trust is a teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre which is at the centre of the Warwick Medical School where excellent research facilities are available. There is also a close affiliation to Coventry University and as such a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research is essential and excellent opportunities exist for those interested in joint academic appointments.

Applicants are preferred have an appropriate CCST or be on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register. Those who are within  obtaining their CCST on the date of the AAC are also encouraged to apply.

For informal visits and enquiries contact, Mr Matthew Trotter Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead (02476 965610).

Main duties of the job

The applicant will be expected to manage a General Ear, Nose and Throat practice. In addition they will be required to provide an emergency service provision which is currently configured as a 1:12 rota with colleagues from a neighbouring trust.  It is expected that the post holder will have comprehensive training in ENT.

• This is a Locum ENT Consultant post for 12 months.
• Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues ENT services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.
• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.
• Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
• Participate in the development of the ENT service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of ENT conditions.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1:12 shared with Warwick hospital) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. Use of a car is an essential requirement of this position as both University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital and Warwick Hospital have admitting ENT units.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trust aims to achieve a standard job plan which in this case will comprise 8.5 direct clinical care programmed activities and 1.5 supporting professional activities. The on call component of this post will be included in the 10 session job plan

Other main duties include:

• Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice

• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of middle and junior grade staff. Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies

• Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review system.
• Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
• Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.