ENT Consultant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Somerset is seeking an experienced ENT Consultant to join its team. The role involves maintaining clinical standards, managing both adult and paediatric patients, and engaging in teaching and departmental governance. This position offers a 10 PA job plan, flexible working, and various benefits including NHS pension and generous annual leave. Ideal for candidates interested in education and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development focus

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing adult and paediatric ENT conditions.
• Ability to participate in clinical governance and audit.
• Strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards for patient management.
• Support colleagues in managing ENT conditions.
• Develop outpatient ENT clinic responsibilities.
• Participate in teaching medical students and staff.
• Engage in departmental clinical governance and audits.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical standards management

Patient care

Teaching and training

Audit participation

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in ENT

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Blue Light Card access with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks

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