ENT Consultant - FGH

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated ENT specialist to join their dynamic team at Furness General Hospital, located near the stunning Lake District. This role offers an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality ENT service. You will manage your own work programme while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care. With a focus on professional development, this position supports subspecialty interests and offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in a beautiful location, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment.
• Significant experience in management of ENT and working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ENT service including out-patient and inpatient services.
• Manage own work programme and determine associated work activities.

Skills

Management of ENT

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Full GMC registration

FRCS or equivalent qualification

Higher professional qualification in ENT

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the current ENT team based at Furness General Hospital, on the doorstep of the Lake District. The Lake District is England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the perfect area for those looking for a fantastic work - life balance in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

You will work Cross Bay with Furness General Hospital as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs. The post holder will need to have a broad experience in general ENT. Any subspecialty interest will be actively supported

Proposed Interview date 4th June 2025

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the ENT team to provide a high quality ENT service that aims to provide excellent patient care. This includes delivery of out-patient, emergency, day-case and inpatient services independently.

You will be expected to manage your own workprogramme within the broad parameters of Department policiesand procedures, and will be responsible for determining theassociated work activities using their initiative.

Working Hours: As job plan

On-call: 1:5 on call weekends and 1:4 weekdays with prospectivecover

The anticipated job plan is included but may be subject to changesand involve working at other sites within the UHMB community

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
• Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
• FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification

Desirable

• FRCS in otolaryngology
• Evidence of audit and research experience
• Higher professional qualification in ENT surgery, Teaching or Research and education

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in management of ENT
• Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
• Evidence of involvement and experience in audit

Desirable

• Developed area of specialist interest
• Have previous employment in the NHS
• Broad based ENT exposure for adults, paeds and emergencies

Professional Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for Dentists)
• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
• Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
• Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent autonomous practitioner.
• Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
• Communicates effectively and can share decision making with patients, relatives, and carers
• Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
• Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression

Leadership & Teamworking
Essential

• Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
• Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
• Well developed communication skills, empathy and sensitivity

Desirable

• Previous held leadership roles
• Attendance at and advanced communication skills course

Education and Training
Essential

• Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop the service.
• Wide Range of Training in surgery demonstrated with SAC log book
• Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

Desirable

• Accredited teaching experience
• Suitable and mandatory courses as per ENT SAC curriculum
• Evidence of previous teaching

Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential

• Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
• Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
• Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on findings.

Desirable

• Completed QIP (Quality Improvement Project)

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential

• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.

Desirable

• Formal training in equality, diversity and inclusion

Other
Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post

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