SAS Doctor in ENT

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified medical professional to assess patients in outpatient settings and provide administrative support. The role includes mentoring junior doctors and contributing to audit and research initiatives, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Carer-friendly employer policy

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment of patients, particularly in outpatient settings.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior medical staff.
• Participation in audit and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients in outpatient departments.
• Administrative work relating to outpatient and surgical activities.
• Supervision and teaching of resident doctors and SHOs.
• Participation in audit and research activities.

Job description

Overview

Initially the role is on a fixed term basis of 12 months, with the potential opportunity to become permanent following this period if the candidate meets the criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients in outpatients, and potentially also in theatres if featured in the job plan
• Administrative work arising from outpatient /surgical activity
• Supervision of Resident Doctors in outpatients and potentially also in theatre if featured in the job plan
• Teaching and mentoring of SHOs
• Participation in Audit and Research
• There is no formal on-call requirement with this role but you could have the option to join one of our on-call rotas if you have an interest in this.

Working for our organisation

The successful applicant will join a team of six consultants, an SAS grade, two registrars, a CT, a GPST and three F2's. Current consultants are Mr James Powles (Clinical Service Lead); Mr Philip Reece; Mr David Alderson; Miss Natalie Ronan; Mr Vinay Varadarajan and Mr Oliver McClaren. Further information available via contact with clinical lead, James Powles.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

Important information

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

Equality and diversity The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.