Ear, Nose & Throat Specialty Doctor

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for two 12-month fixed-term positions in the Department of Otolaryngology. Candidates will manage outpatient clinics, engage in surgical procedures, and participate in a significant Head & Neck improvement project, contributing to clinical leadership, teaching, and research within a leading academic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as an SHO or equivalent in ENT.
• Ability to perform ENT operative procedures without direct supervision.
• Experience of teaching medical students.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating, and emergency care.
• Management responsibility to the departmental clinical lead and the Divisional Clinical Chair.
• Support for new ways of managing suspected Head & Neck cancer referrals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCS or equivalent

DOHNS or other postgraduate qualification in ENT

Job description

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. We have two 12-month fixed term positions available within the department + 1 H&N Swag Project position.

One post has been created to aid the recovery of the ENT outpatient waiting times. The job role will comprise of otology, rhinology & Head and Neck outpatient clinics, and will include theatre attendance.

The second post has been created to aid a Head and Neck improvement project and will support new ways of managing suspected Head & Neck cancer referrals. The job role will comprise of both face to face and telephone assessment clinics, and will include MDT and theatre attendance.

The ENT service provides adult and paediatric outpatient and inpatient ENT activity at the major teaching hospital in Bristol, but also provides outreach clinics and inpatient support and advice across a range of other sites.

The Trust is the regional centre for otolaryngology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, major ear surgery and hearing implantation.

The posts would suit a doctor who has completed core surgical training (or equivalent) and has experience in ENT.

It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to the academic, research and teaching aspects of the posts as it is based within the major regional teaching hospital.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties

Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care. These activities occur in the University Hospitals Bristol precinct. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the departmental clinical lead and the Divisional Clinical Chair who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol &Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country,with aworkforce of over 13,000 staff and100+different clinical services across 10sites, serving apopulation of over500,000peopleacross Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQCas ‘Good’ overall and our staffare proud to deliver excellent careto patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoycity living, be in thecountryside or bythe seaside,with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer,actively working towards a diverse workforce,we aim tocreateaworkforce that represents the diversityofour communityand are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients andtheir loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience as an SHO, or equivalent, in ENT.
• Experience as a registrar or equivalent in ENT.
• Knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice.
• Knowledge of ENT to at least ST3 level and the ability to apply this in outpatients and theatre.
• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Ability to perform ENT operative procedures without direct supervision.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership for junior team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to be a flexible team member.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
• Positive approach to evidence based practice.
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent.
• DOHNS or other postgraduate qualification in ENT.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· 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.

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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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.