Locum Consultant in Paediatric Otolaryngology - Surgical

Job overview

This is an NHS Locum (10 PA) post, fixed term for 6 months. The post is based at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation. The successful applicant would join a team of 7 consultant ENT surgeons at Alder Hey. The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust.

This role will be primarily surgically based.

Main duties of the job

Clinical  It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). As per Trust Policy for new consultants increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can be negotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews. The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust. On-call commitment is 1:8.

Teaching & Academic role

Managerial responsibilities

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of the duties as mentioned above and in the Job Description.

Clinical  - The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust.

Teaching & Academic role - Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates. - Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise

Managerial responsibilities - Supervise junior staff. - Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning. - Take an active role in service review and development    CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance - Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available - Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department. - Take part in the clinical governance programme.