Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Trust Grade Registrar in Otolaryngology to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to providing high-quality patient care, research, and training within the field of otolaryngology. The appointment is for a full-time position providing outpatient and operating theatre services to the population of Nottingham. This post is for an initial period of 12 months on a fixed term contract . Good and wide ranging experience at Registrar level in ENT is expected so as to enable the applicant to be able to undertake a safe, reliable comprehensive ENT examination and to be competent in the diagnosis of ENT conditions including malignant disease.
Main duties of the job
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT department is situated in a purpose built PFI building completed in 2000 and shared with Ophthalmology. The department therefore enjoys modern and well equipped facilities. There are thirteen outpatient consulting rooms, with three microscope/treatment rooms and a full range of equipment.
State-of-the-art videoendoscopic equipment has been installed in the outpatient department. There is a 34 bedded inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology and a 22 bedded paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are three ENT operating theatres as well as paediatric theatres with a wide range of equipment including CO2 and KTP lasers, and Image Guidance systems.
There is an established Head & Neck Robotic Surgery programme led by Mr Simons & Mr Sethi as well as close working links with Maxillofacial, Thoracic, Vascular & Upper GI Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT department is situated in a purpose built PFI building completed in 2000 and shared with Ophthalmology. The department therefore enjoys modern and well equipped facilities. There are thirteen outpatient consulting rooms, with three microscope/treatment rooms and a full range of equipment.
State-of-the-art videoendoscopic equipment has been installed in the outpatient department. There is a 34 bedded inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology and a 22 bedded paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are three ENT operating theatres as well as paediatric theatres with a wide range of equipment including CO2 and KTP lasers, and Image Guidance systems.
There is an established Head & Neck Robotic Surgery programme led by Mr Simons & Mr Sethi as well as close working links with Maxillofacial, Thoracic, Vascular & Upper GI Surgery.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice in the UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS
- DOHNS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS (ORL-HNS)
- ALS/ATLS/CCrISP
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of ENT in acute inpatient settings in large acute hospitals
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
- Demonstrated competence in performing a wide range of ENT procedures and surgeries
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Evidence of completed audit
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging trends and best practices in Otolaryngology
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects in peer reviewed journals.
- Original research publications
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Awareness of limitations and when to escalate concerns
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Able to make an initial management plan for an unwell patient
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice in the UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS
- DOHNS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS (ORL-HNS)
- ALS/ATLS/CCrISP
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of ENT in acute inpatient settings in large acute hospitals
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
- Demonstrated competence in performing a wide range of ENT procedures and surgeries
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Evidence of completed audit
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging trends and best practices in Otolaryngology
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects in peer reviewed journals.
- Original research publications
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Awareness of limitations and when to escalate concerns
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Able to make an initial management plan for an unwell patient
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).