Locum ENT Consultant Surgeon with a specialist interest in Otology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is inviting applications for a Consultant ENT Surgeon position. This role involves significant responsibilities for patient care, administrative duties, and participation in medical audits. The successful applicant must have FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent and be registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Opportunities for professional development are offered within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview.
• Post-CCT Fellowship or NHS Consultant experience desirable.
• Subspecialist training in Otology.

Responsibilities

• Care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of departments.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Participate fully in medical audit arrangements.

Skills

Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research

Broad Based General Professional Training In Adult +/- Paediatric ENT

Understanding of Clinical Governance

Education

FRCS (ORL-HNS) or Equivalent

Higher Degree - BSc, MSc, MD, PhD or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Otology and Balance. This is a 12-month fixed-term post, developed in response to current service needs within our well-regarded ENT department. While initially offered on a fixed-term basis, there is funding in place and a possibility that the post may progress to a substantive position, subject to future Trust approval.

Responsibilities

• Consultants will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their departments.
• Consultants will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinics or department. All Consultants are expected to assume responsibility both singly and corporately for the management of the Junior Medical Staff, including approving and monitoring junior staff rotas and junior staff locum arrangements, where appropriate.
• The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the medical audit arrangements. Consultants are also expected to concern themselves with the professional development of their trainees and allied health professional colleagues.
• All Consultants have a responsibility to contribute to the teaching and assessment of undergraduates and of junior doctors. Consultants are expected to continue with all aspects of professional development to allow successful appraisal and revalidation.
• For full details of the role please view the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential: FRCS (ORL-HNS) or Equivalent.

• Desirable: Higher Degree - BSc, MSc, MD, PhD or Equivalent.

REGISTRATION

• Essential: Registered On GMC Specialist Register or Within 6 Months Of Obtaining It At the Time Of the Interview.

• Desirable: Post-CCT Fellowship or NHS Consultant Experience.

SPECIALTY/SUB-SPECIALTY

• Essential: Broad Based General Professional Training In Adult +/- Paediatric ENT. Subspecialist Training In Otology.

• Desirable: Post-CCT Otology Or Balance Fellowship Training.

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS

• Essential: Evidence Of Ongoing Interest And Achievement In Research. Knowledge of Research Methodology.

• Desirable: Publications In Peer-Reviewed Journals. Training In Research Methodology.

MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT

• Essential: Understanding the Principles Of Clinical Governance and Its Implications. Understanding and Experience of Audit. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Desirable: Evidence of Service Audit, Design or Change Management. Audits and Quality Improvement Work. Evidence of Pathway Understanding/Work.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission will be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR. Website: homerton.nhs.uk