Speciality Doctor in ENT

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Blackburn is seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor in ENT. The successful candidate will provide general ENT services, manage outpatient clinics, and deliver pre and post-operative patient care. Responsibilities include collaboration with consultants and developing specialist interests. Candidates should possess full GMC Registration and a passion for teaching. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in ENT at Specialist Registrar or Staff Grade or Specialty Doctor level.
• Previous experience within the NHS.
• Evidence to show scope of relevant experience and practice for the role.

Responsibilities

• Join the team of senior medical personnel and provide general ENT services.
• Undertake outpatient clinics and elective surgery autonomously.
• Be responsible for pre, post, and perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery.

Skills

Ability to communicate with patients and relatives effectively and with empathy

Energy, enthusiasm and ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure

Ability to work autonomously at a high level of clinical responsibility

Experience in patient education and counselling

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

MB ChB or equivalent

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

Job description

Applications are invited for Locum Specialty Doctor in ENT to join the team of Consultants and wider medical and nursing staff in the Ear Nose and Throat Department of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

We seek an enthusiastic and self motivated person to join our forward thinking team. The post holder is expected to provide predominantly general ENT services. We are looking for a team player with an enthusiasm for teaching and training

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the team of senior medical personnel consisting of a team of 6 consultants and 1 Associate Specialists and 5 Specialty Doctors mainly based at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital but with some sessions at the outpatient department at St Peter's Health Centre in Burnley and our elective theatre suite at Burnley General Teaching Hospital. On call duties will be at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

All the Consultants provide a general ENT service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest.

The post holder will hold regular independent outpatient clinics and will be responsible for formalising patient care pathways. This involves care of adult and paediatric patients.

The post holder will also be responsible for pre, post and perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery as well as provision of care for the in-patients. This involves care of adult and paediatric patients.

The department is supported by the following medical staff: , 1 ST3+ trainees, 2 Junior Clinical Fellow, 1 FY2 trainee, 1 CT2 and 1 FY1 trainee. With further support from 1 ACP and 1 Specialist Nurse.

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car of the relevant Trust Hospital base.

A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental staff in the NHS.

Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be referred to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring System) for their clearance.

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 post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop their specialist interests as per departmental requirements

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

Person Specification

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)

Training

• Evidence to show scope of relevant experience and practice for the role
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
• Development of a subspecialty interest within ENT
• Awareness of basic research methods

Experience

• Minimum of six years of experience in ENT at Specialist Registrar or Staff Grade or Specialty Doctor or Clinical Fellow leve
• 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
• Ability to lead when appropriate
• Ability to work independently
• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Organisation of Educational meeting

Professional Interests

• Clear commitment to lifelong learning
• Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.
• Evidence of participation in audit that lead to introduction of change

Personal Skills

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives effectively and with empathy
• Energy, enthusiasm and ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• A caring attitude to patients and staff
• Ability to work effectively and supportively within a team
• Ability to work autonomously at a high level of clinical responsibility
• Experience in patient education and counselling

Circumstances

• Access to private transport

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.

Depending on experienceDependant on experience