ENT Consultant

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Somerset seeks a dedicated ENT Consultant to join their collaborative team. The role involves providing high-quality patient care and contributing to teaching and clinical governance. Benefits include flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, and a focus on career development, all in a beautiful region with a great quality of life.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Access to Blue Light Card benefits

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC or pending within 6 months.
• Experience in managing adult and pediatric patients.
• Involvement in education and training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in ENT.
• Contribute to teaching at various levels.
• Maintain clinical standards for all patients.

Skills

Clinical standards maintenance

Management of ENT conditions

Teaching and training

Audit participation

Professional development

Education

Registered Medical Practitioner

FRCS or equivalent

Clinical Fellowship or sub-specialty training

Certificate of Medical Education

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced ENT Consultant to join our forward-thinking and collaborative team based across Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped department delivering a wide range of diagnostic imaging and interventional services.

The agreed post is for one year with a view to a substantive agreement if both parties mutually agree. This post offers a 10 PA job plan with a flexible working structure, supported professional activities, and a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical governance.

You'll be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, audit and service development initiatives, and provide high-quality patient care. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.

Main Duties

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
• To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric patients presenting with ENT conditions.
• To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, medical students, and ENT Nursing Staff.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development.

About Us

We offer flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and a strong focus on career development. Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.

Benefits of Working in Somerset

Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications include Registered Medical Practitioner, with full registration with the GMC, or within 6 months of being included on the register at the time of interview. FRCS or equivalent, Clinical Fellowship or sub-specialty training, and Certificate of Medical Education.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.