Job summary
Two
opportunities have arisen to join a dedicated and passionate team who are
committed to ensuring the ENT department is a reference point of excellence in
South Tyneside and Sunderland and across the NHS.
We are looking
for two Substantive Consultants in
Otolaryngology one with a specialist interest in Rhinology and the other
paediatrics. Applicants should show a commitment to their area of
subspeciality.They should either hold FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent, have full
GMC registration, be on the specialist register (or be within 6 months of CCT) .
This is a substantive FTE post with an indicative 10PA job plan, although
consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work less than full time. On
call will be at 1:8
There are many reasons to work at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust (STSFT); from our commitment to putting people first to our
accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research,
innovation and tackling inequalities. STSFT is committed to respect, fairness
and civility. We promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture and
working environment.
Main duties of the job
Applications
are invited for the post of Consultant in Otolaryngology with a specialist
interest in Rhinology and the post of Consultant in Otolaryngology with a
specialist interest in Paediatrics to join
a team of 8 WTE Consultants and 4 Less than full time
consultants.
The post will be based at
the Sunderland Royal site with possible requirement for peripheral clinics at
Durham, Washington or South Tyneside. The Directorate comprises the specialities
of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery,
Audiology and Orthodontics.
There is excellent engagement and working between
all the departments both within and out with the Directorate.The ENT department
has consistently improved performance and recovery since the pandemic and is
open to new and more streamlined ways of working.
Examples of engagement with
new ways of working is the use of talk to text piloted by ENT for clinics and
letters, eliminating backlog of GP letters. Nurse Practitioners are trained and
competent in the management of a range of common ENT conditions and this helps
direct more complex patients to consultants, which is better for the patients.
Teaching and training are very important to us, we have excellent feedback in
this area, we offer dedicated teaching time 3 times a month in our Golden
Hour.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder will join the existing team of consultants
and will participate in the on-call rota.
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery
of the strategic and operational aspects of the ENT Services across Sunderland
and South Tyneside and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and Local
priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of
Head & Neck.
The post holder is expected to possess CCT or equivalent
and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder is expected to attend Directorate meetings
and take part in Audit and Clinical Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a
rolling half day. The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal, as do all medical
staff in the Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the
Service in keeping with National guidance.
The ENT Department is accredited for Higher Surgical
Training and is regarded as one of the premier training units within the
region. Feedback from the Foundation School survey and GPVT scheme is very
good.
The Department has an excellent record of trainees passing post-graduate
examinations. There is a representative from the department on the Regional
Specialty Training committee. The post-holder will be expected to partake in
training of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure
trainees have a good training experience.
A well-stocked library with professional librarians is
situated in the postgraduate medical education centre at the SRH site. A good
number of ENT texts and journals are available.
Newcastle Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities
are 15 miles away. Sunderland University has been awarded a Medical School with
the first intake of student who commenced in September 2019. The department
provides educational opportunities for students from both medical schools.
The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing
medical education and appraisal in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the
Royal College of Surgeons and GMC and the post-holder will be entitled and
encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also educational links with
Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder will join the existing team of consultants
and will participate in the on-call rota.
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery
of the strategic and operational aspects of the ENT Services across Sunderland
and South Tyneside and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and Local
priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of
Head & Neck.
The post holder is expected to possess CCT or equivalent
and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder is expected to attend Directorate meetings
and take part in Audit and Clinical Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a
rolling half day. The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal, as do all medical
staff in the Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the
Service in keeping with National guidance.
The ENT Department is accredited for Higher Surgical
Training and is regarded as one of the premier training units within the
region. Feedback from the Foundation School survey and GPVT scheme is very
good.
The Department has an excellent record of trainees passing post-graduate
examinations. There is a representative from the department on the Regional
Specialty Training committee. The post-holder will be expected to partake in
training of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure
trainees have a good training experience.
A well-stocked library with professional librarians is
situated in the postgraduate medical education centre at the SRH site. A good
number of ENT texts and journals are available.
Newcastle Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities
are 15 miles away. Sunderland University has been awarded a Medical School with
the first intake of student who commenced in September 2019. The department
provides educational opportunities for students from both medical schools.
The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing
medical education and appraisal in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the
Royal College of Surgeons and GMC and the post-holder will be entitled and
encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also educational links with
Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Experience
Essential
- Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general ENT with sub-specialty expertise in Rhinology for one post and paediatrics for the second.
Desirable
- Fellowship in the area of subspeciality interest.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
Desirable
- Higher professional degree, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Experience
Essential
- Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general ENT with sub-specialty expertise in Rhinology for one post and paediatrics for the second.
Desirable
- Fellowship in the area of subspeciality interest.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
Desirable
- Higher professional degree, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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