Consultant in ENT with special interest in Rhinology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board is seeking a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology to enhance their clinical team. The role involves providing specialized care, participating in clinical governance, and supporting teaching initiatives. Candidates should possess GMC registration and relevant surgical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Otorhinolaryngology with a focus on Rhinology is essential.
• Courses in advanced life support skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in Otorhinolaryngology with a special focus on Rhinology.
• Conduct outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and surgical operations.
• Engage in research and auditing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Audit

Research

Teaching

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent qualification

Job description

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 of this post would lead the subspeciality 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

To provide a service in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist interest in Rhinology alongside your consultant colleagues.

Main duties include 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.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
• Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic) fellowship abroad or in UK

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist in Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic)
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Competence in Otorhinolaryngology

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research Degree

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• Training the Trainers experience

Management

Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

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