Consultant in ENT Head & Neck Oncology & Thyroid Surgery

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon to independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The postholder will align with UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, participate in consultant-led referral triage, virtual telescopic

Qualifications

• Demonstrated consultant-level Head & Neck MDT experience.
• Advanced oncological decision-making skills.
• Experience with transoral surgery techniques including laser/robotic methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern cancer pathways.
• Contribute to ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostics.
• Support ENT team with surgical and clinical activity; help reduce backlogs.
• Participate in on-call rota (1:9 weekdays, 1:15 weekends) shared with partner trust.

Skills

Head & Neck MDT

Oncological decision-making

Transoral surgery (laser/robotic)

Education

GMC Registration

Specialist Register / CCT or CESR entry

Head & Neck Fellowship

Job description

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience of consultant-level Head & Neck cancer MDT working, advanced oncological decision-making and management of consultant-led cancer triage pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via oCCT within 6 months of date of Interview oCESR oHead & Neck Fellowship

Desirable

• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant experience in transoral surgery including LASER, endoscopic and/or robotic techniques relevant to contemporary Head & Neck Oncology practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship