Consultant in ENT with special interest in Rhinology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology. The successful candidate will lead the subspecialty, ensuring the delivery of care and enhancing expertise in a challenging field. Responsibilities include direct clinical contact and service improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will be members of the Royal College of Surgeons and hold their CCT or be eligible for specialist registration.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a CCT or be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register.
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical contact through outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and theatre activity.
• Contribute to service improvement and departmental governance.
• Teach and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent

Continuous professional development

Education

CCT or eligibility for specialist register

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to advertise a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology to join a very dynamic and forward-looking Otorhinolaryngology department. The successful candidate would lead the subspecialty for Rhinology, delivering care for the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board. By joining the team, this post would ensure a sustainable service and increased expertise in a rewarding and challenging discipline. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to influence service improvement through innovative technology and pathway reform whilst working as part of the Welsh Clinical Implementation Group for Ear, Nose and Throat and Audiology. If successful, you would join a small team of passionate and impactful colleagues dedicated to their patients and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Contact through Outpatient clinics, Ward rounds and Theatre activity. Administration and validation of patients with research and audit opportunities. Maintaining the appropriate clinical competence through registration and continuous professional development. Work closely with senior management colleagues and contribute to service improvement and departmental governance. Teaching and mentoring of junior staff within them is encouraged.
• As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent) and have their CCT or be eligible for inclusion on specialist register.
• The roles report directly to the Clinical Director & Acute General Manager/Clinical Team Lead within the Speciality with ultimate accountability to the Chief Executive.
• Primary base at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen with Outpatient clinics on peripheral sites.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
• Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.