Consultant in Otolaryngology (ENT)

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Otology and Paediatric ENT to join their team. The role includes responsibilities such as providing and developing the ENT service, training Specialty Registrars, and potentially participating in research. Located in Rotherham, this substantive replacement post offers comprehensive support and the opportunity to work with a dedicated medical team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Otology and Paediatric patients.
• Subspecialty training or fellowship required.
• Experience with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of ENT and Otology services.
• Involve in training Specialty Registrars and providing support.
• Participate in medical audit and research activities.

Skills

Time management under pressure

Effective team working skills

Knowledge of NHS systems

Research interest

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT within 6 months of interview

FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Otology and Paediatric ENT to join our friendly and supportive team of ENT Surgeons in Rotherham. This is a substantive replacement post. The department currently consists of 5 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty doctors, 1 Specialty Registrar and 6 Foundation/Core trainees working jointly with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. Day-case surgery and outpatient clinics are provided at Rotherham Hospital with inpatient care provided at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Whilst this post requires the individual to be on the Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT, applications may be considered from candidates who meet the other requirements of the person specification. Those applicants who meet the full person specification will take precedence, but any successful candidate appointed on this basis would be on a locum contract for an initial period of up to 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Virtually all aspects of ENT are carried out by the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Consultants, except those requiring regional involvement for example skull base surgery and specialised paediatrics. Day surgery and outpatient clinics are held at the Rotherham NHS foundation trust site, whilst inpatient surgery and emergencies, including on-call work, are carried out at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The out of hours on‑call commitment is currently 1:13 with prospective cover.

The post holder will contribute to the provision and development of the general ENT and otology service, including paediatric ENT, at Rotherham. They will work as part of a team of 5 Consultants and will be expected to contribute to the training of the Specialty Registrars who rotate through the Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation, as well as providing supervision and support to our SAS grade and Resident medical staff. There are opportunities to be involved in medical audit and research as well as the teaching of medical undergraduates. The post holder will be provided with secretarial support and office space necessary to maintain their clinical practice.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.

Job responsibilities

The Department

The department currently consists of 5 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 Specialty Registrar and 6 ST1/2 doctors working jointly with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. At any one time Rotherham Hospital has 2 ST1/2 doctors present at the main site between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00. They would attend clinics and theatres, deal with post‑operative reviews and emergency work.

The Post

Virtually all aspects of ENT are carried out by Rotherham Hospital Consultants, except those requiring regional involvement, for example skull base surgery and specialised paediatrics. Day surgery is performed at the Rotherham main site, inpatient surgery and emergencies, including on‑call work, are undertaken at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

This is a substantive replacement post. The post holder will contribute to the General ENT and Otology service in Rotherham with in‑patient care in Doncaster. The successful applicant should be able to cover General ENT, Paediatric ENT and Otology. There is a strong emphasis on day surgery and accelerated recovery. Along with routine procedures, it is standard practice for patients undergoing mastoidectomy, myringoplasty, septorhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery, to have surgery as day cases.

We have Consultants who deal with a wide variety of sub specialities such as:

• Mrs Susan Douglas – Otology, Balance and Paediatrics
• Mr Stuart Richards – Thyroid and Voice
• Mr Alexander Evans – Thyroid and Head and Neck surgery
• Mr Miran Pankhania – Rhinology and Head and Neck

The post‑holder will be expected to contribute to the training of the registrars who rotate through the South Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation.

The post holder will be provided with secretarial support to maintain their clinical practice. Currently ENT Consultants share office space. In addition head and neck cancer patients are supported by a full‑time Clinical Nurse Specialist in Head and Neck, to assist with the day to day care of head and neck patients.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

• Ability to manage time effectively under pressure of national targets

Management Skills

• Demonstrate effective team working skills
• Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
• Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
• Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
• Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses

Research and Audit

• Has an interest in research
• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Experience

• Experience of managing Otology and Paediatric patients
• Subspecialty training or fellowship

Education and Teaching

• Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
• Please confirm your GMC registration number
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist register – CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
• Or
• Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• FRCS (ORL‑HNS) specialist qualification or equivalent
• Higher Medical Degree

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.