ENT Specialty Doctor - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Truro seeks an ENT Specialty Doctor for a 12-month fixed term. The candidate will join a dedicated ENT team, provide emergency services, and manage outpatient clinics. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical standards, training junior staff, and participating in clinical governance. Ideal for those with full GMC registration and surgery experience. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development in a region known for its natural beauty.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Extensive educational links

Qualifications

• Experience in registrar (ST3-8) or Specialty Doctor/Staff Grade level within ENT.
• Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinic.
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in ENT management.
• Share responsibility for day-to-day management of the ENT Department.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students.

Skills

Clinical decision making

ENT surgery

Clinical Audit

Clinical Governance

Education

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., DOHNS, DLO, MRCS, FRCS)

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term post for an ENT Specialty Doctor.

The successful candidate will be part of the ENT team who provide a comprehensive out-patient, elective surgery and emergency service in this large busy District General Hospital.

The Department of ENT Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. The department provides 24 hour 3 tier emergency cover from the main hospital base of Royal Cornwall Hospital, with additional outpatient clinics at local community hospital sites.

There is a dedicated ENT outpatient department co-located with Audiology at Royal Cornwall Hospital. All emergency and elective surgery is performed at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

There is an adult ENT ward (shared with vascular surgery) and a dedicated ENT theatre with second stage facilities for same day discharge. Children's surgery takes place in Tower theatres adjacent to the Paediatric ward base.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ENT.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ENT Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, and opportunity to teach medical students within the Peninsular Medical School.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out of hour's responsibilities.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
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• Right to work checks

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification such as DOHNS, DLO, MRCS, MRCS(ENT), FRCS.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in registrar (ST3-8) or Specialty Doctor/Staff Grade level within ENT.
• Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinic.
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.

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