Senior Clinical Fellow in ENT

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; West Wick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Ear, Nose and Throat. The post involves autonomous outpatient clinics and elective ENT surgery across Royal Blackburn and Royal Burnley Teaching Hospitals, with cross-site on-call duties and transport requirements.

The role requires full GMC registration and training in ENT, with NHS experience and commitment to education within a supportive department.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
• MB ChB or equivalent.
• Previous experience within the NHS.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Responsibilities

• Autonomously undertake outpatient clinics and elective surgery.
• Maintain provision of ENT services for elective and emergency patients as a fixed term post.
• On-call commitment on a 1:8 basis (prospective).

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Ear, Nose and Throat.

We are a friendly supportive department and are firmly committed to education. We receive good feedback from trainees. This will require some ability to work independently although Consultant cover is always available.

Main duties of the job

On appointment the successful candidate will work across both principal sites, Royal Blackburn and Royal Burnley Teaching Hospitals and associated ENT outpatient departments including St Peter's health Centre in Burnley, providing general ENT outpatient and elective surgical care.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring safe working practices by maintaining and providing evidence of their skills as outlined nationally in the generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade. They will also conduct their duties with regard to the Trust's vision and values and behaviour framework.

This role will include cross site 2nd on call cover with wigan and requires the individual to have their own transport, full registration with GMC, and 6 months experience in NHS.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.

We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job responsibilities

This is a fixed term post to maintain the provision of ENT services for elective and emergency patients. The successful candidate will be expected to autonomously undertake outpatient clinics and elective surgery.

The on-call commitment will be on a 1:8 basis (prospective).

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• MB ChB or equivalent
• Previous experience within the NHS
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Experience

• Minimum of six years of experience in ENT at Specialist Registrar or Staff Grade or Specialty Doctor or Clinical Fellow level.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion independently in a range of ENT problems within the specialty
• Minimum of 6 months experience of working within the NHS
• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Organisation of Educational meeting

Management Ability

• Ability to organise workload and arrange prioritie
• Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Experience of Audit management

Personal Skills

• Ability to work effectively and supportively within a team
• Experience in patient education and counselling

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.