Substantive Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon Ears Nose and Throat

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for an ENT consultant. The post involves managing adult ENT patients, leading a busy multidisciplinary team, and supporting training and quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires full GMC registration, FRCS(ORL-HNS), and ongoing commitment to clinical governance and teaching. Excellent clinical judgment and IT proficiency are essential for delivering high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Fully trained in Otolaryngology (ENT) surgery.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach; evidence based practice.
• IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Contribute to clinical governance issues and quality improvement.
• Willingness to undertake teaching and training responsibilities.

Skills

ENT Surgery

Clinical judgement

Analytical thinking

IT Skills

Team leadership

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

FRCS(ORL-HNS) or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Fellowship in Head and neck

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Adult ENT patients at LRI are managed on Ward 9 which is a 18 bedded mixed adult ward shared with plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery. The Kinmonth Unit provides high dependency care for airway patients and patients undergoing head and neck surgery. We also have an Adult Surgical Dayward located on Balmoral Level 2 adjacent to the theatres.
• The department of ENT is an extremely busy one, providing a combination of 35 inpatient and day case operating lists with dedicated paediatric theatres. These are all run through the central operating department and Surgical Day Ward.
• Our outpatient department is a dedicated ENT department supported by audiology currently based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and with recent expansion into the Elective Care HUB at the Leicester General Hospital with fully equipped individual consulting rooms.
• The East Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) at the Leicester General Hospital will consist of two theatres, 21 recovery beds (4 first stage & 17 second stage) and 12 post operative recovery beds with a Medical Day Case Unit consisting of 18 medical daycase treatment areas.
• There will be an outpatients department which has 14 outpatient clinic rooms, 4 procedures rooms & 6 recovery beds. ENT will have access to 1 all-day extended theatre list 3 times a week, 2 clinic rooms 6 days a week and an audiology booth.
• ENT support a busy Childrens and Adults Emergency department. ENT also support community clinics, which are currently run in Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
• FRCS(ORL-HNS) or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Fellowship in Head and neck or evidence of plans to undertake fellowship

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience and Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Fully trained in Otolaryngology (ENT) surgery
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problem; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• IT Skills, ability to us web browser, excel, word etc
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Management

Essential criteria

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course
• Awareness of Service Development issues

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable criteria

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable criteria

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement
• Published Audit including quality improvement

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Personal integrity and reliability
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Research

Essential criteria

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
• Evidence of recent research and development activityEvidence of publication of ENT related studies/audits in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals

Desirable criteria

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty/subspeciality

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teachingPost Graduate qualification in teaching and training

Equality & Diversity

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.