Consultant in Otology & Auditory Implants

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals is seeking a part-time Consultant in Otology with a focus on Auditory Implants. The role involves managing complex cases, integrating into a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to high-quality patient care. Applicants should have full GMC registration and relevant specialist experience.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to free independent support

Large retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and on Specialist Register in Otolaryngology by interview date.
• Experience with neurotology and complex cases.
• Experience with different cochlear implant devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the tertiary service at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital.
• Integrate with the Multi-disciplinary Otology and Auditory Implant team.
• Develop the service and participate in Saturday working as required.

Skills

Management of complex otological cases

Experience in auditory implants

Ability to manage complex cases independently

Commitment to teaching and training

Good communication skills

Education

Full UK GMC Registration

MCEM / MRCP(UK) / FRCS(ORL) and CCT or equivalent

Job description

Consultant in Otology & Auditory Implants

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Otolaryngology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week Job ref 309-UCLH-6300

Site Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 p.a + London weighting, pro-rata (on-call Cat A 3%) Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/2025 23:59

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Job overview

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a 6 PA Consultant in Otology with a specialist interest in Implantology, who has a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.

Informal enquiries about the post are welcome. Please contact Mr Azhar Shaida ([e-mail]) Clinical Lead for Auditory Implants; or Nadeem Bashir ([e-mail]) General Manager, Surgical services at RNEDHEDH

NB: 1:14 On call commitment

CV is required to apply

Main duties of the job

This post is to maintain and develop the existing unique tertiary service at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (RNTNEH). The appointee should be experienced in medical and surgical management of routine and complex Otology and Auditory Implants, and will be expected to integrate with and complement existing service provision. The appointee will join the RNTNEH Multi-disciplinary Otology and Auditory Implant team and will be expected to further develop the service

This provisional job plan is subject to agreement and change. The NHS is moving towards 6 day working for elective activity, and there is an expectation that all new appointees have an element of Saturday working in their job plan.

The consultant’s job plan is expected to comprise 6 Programmed Activities per week on average, at at the RNENT, as well as our satellite clinics at Edgware and Whittington. The new post-holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director within three months of start date; and the Consultant may be required to undertake a prospective diary exercise to inform this process.

Of the 6 PA’s, 5 will be Direct Clinical Care, including an on-call commitment of 1 in 12; and then 1 SPA. The DCC job plan follows a team based approach. The part of the job plan related to wider departmental activities, supporting professional activities and personal objectives is more individually tailored.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

• RFull UK GMC Registration MCEM / MRCP(UK) / FRCS(ORL) and CCT or equivalent On GMC Specialist Register in Otolaryngology by date of interview NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.

Clinical Experience

• Experience of management of complex otological cases including neurotology.
• Experience in the field of auditory implants (Adults & Paediatrics) Paediatric experience and training

Clinical Skills

• Adult & Paediatric ENT, Otology and its extended applications
• Experience with different cochlear implant manufacturers devices and other types of Auditory Implants
• Experience in Complex Otology and auditory implants.
• Ability to manage and operate on complex cases independently at consultant level

Clinical Governance Management & IT

• Knowledge of audit methodology and experience of formal participation in audit
• Knowledge of research methodology and experience of formal participation in research
• Computer Literacy
• Experience of innovative service development

Teaching and Research

• Research experience and publications
• Commitment to teaching and training in ENT
• Commitment to training and staff development
• Ongoing research interests

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to working flexibly to best serve the interests of the service
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a team and value the contribution of all team members
• Good communication skills particularly in dealing with other medical teams and patients
• Commitment to the provision of a high-quality service
• Ability to work under pressure Self motivated and flexible

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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