Specialist Grade Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sussex seeks a Specialist Grade Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. The role involves providing advanced ENT treatment as part of a dedicated team, with opportunities for teaching and training. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications including extensive medical training and full GMC registration.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Support for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 12 years of medical work, with 6 years in ENT specialty.
• Commitment to a career in ENT.

Responsibilities

• Independent operating sessions as part of the ENT team.
• Registrar of the week taking on emergency duties as needed.

Skills

ENT expertise

Teaching and training skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent licence to practice

Evidence of post graduate training in ENT at Fellowship Level

Tools

Full GMC Registration

Job description

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Specialist Grade Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Main area Ear, Nose and Throat Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-RSHCSPECIALISTENT-497

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £96,990 - £107,155 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/07/2025 23:59

Job overview

In this substantive, full time role, you will work an established ENT team. As part of the 2020/21 SAS contract negotiations, the BMA and NHS Employers have agreed to the creation of a new national grade for senior SAS doctors, known as the specialist grade.

The specialist grade is a new contract, and applicants must meet a set of generic capabilities criteria to be eligible for this grade. All specialist posts in the future will be created at the discretion of the employer, where they have identified a specific workforce need.

The job is based in Brighton, Worthing and Haywards Heath.

The ENT department covers Brighton, Worthing and QVH, a population of 750,000. In addition for Head and Neck cancer, Eastbourne and Hastings patients are treated in Brighton (400,000).

All types of ENT treatment are undertaken including advanced otology & skull base surgery. Advanced audiology facilities are present on the RSCH site.

The main OPD base is the RSCH with elective otology lists operations within Hurstwood Park, Haywards Heath and Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital. The ENT ward is shared with Neurosciences. The Childrens’ Hospital is also on the RSCH site. At PRH there are OPD facilities and day surgery facilities.

Worthing has a 5 day ENT department with OPD, Audiology and inpatient/day case facilities.

The Worthing department benefits from a newly refurbished out-patients department shared with MFU.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

· Independent Operating sessions

· Registrar of the week

· Teaching and training of juniors

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• MBBS or equivalent licence to practice or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc, MS
• Evidence of post graduate training in ENT at Fellowship Level.
• Evidence of a commitment to a career in ENT.

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Andy Moore Job title ENT Lead Consultant Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273 696955 Additional information

Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01273 696955 for informal discussion by arrangement with:

Mr Andrew Moore, Clinical Lead ENT; [e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address - 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ