Job summary
Do you have a passion for delivering high quality ENT services in a team of experienced and innovative Surgeons?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will have the chance to develop your skills and confidence under the guidance of an inspiring team.
We are looking for a specialist ENT Head and Neck Consultant Surgeon to complement our current ENT team undertaking sessions at both Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital. MDT attendance is mandatory.
In conjunction with colleagues, you will contribute to the development of ENT services as well as the teaching, training and Clinical Governance activities in the department.
You must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register and a proven record of accomplishment in this sub-specialty.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff. Flexibility is the key to a happy team who are able provide better patient care.
Main duties of the job
The role consists of 10 PAs (8.5 DCC+ 1.5 SPA) including both Outpatient and Theatre services. Additional SPAs may be considered and the job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.
You will participate in 1 in 8 non-resident (third) on call rota based at Peterborough City Hospital. ENT Emergency Services are based at Peterborough City Hospital with daytime emergency cover located at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
You will provide ENT Outpatient and Theatre services at both sites. Future flexibility is expected in order to accommodate the growing demands of the expanding population.
You will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for the junior staff.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your clinics and must ensure that services are covered during any planned absences.
All members of Consultant staff and Honorary Consultants are expected to participate in Clinical Governance and Audit, meet annual training requirements, and satisfy the annual requirements for continuous professional development.
About us
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides acute care to our local communities via two District General Hospitals in Peterborough and Huntingdon, and a community hospital in Stamford.
We are promoting flexible working and a health work/home life balance. Agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
- In-house Physiotherapy Services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
- Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
- Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All members of the consultant staff are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory committee, and to serve on other Hospital committees as required, unless compelling reasons prevent this.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Job description
Job responsibilities
All members of the consultant staff are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory committee, and to serve on other Hospital committees as required, unless compelling reasons prevent this.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Register
- Entry on GMC specialist register
Experience / Training
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, with completion of a recognised training programme
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within the specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of advance sub-specialty interests in Head, Neck and Thyroid Cancers
- Evidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision-making out-of-hours (when not directly supervised)
Desirable
- Fellowship in head and neck/thyroid cancer.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to teach clinical and operative skills and experience of supervising trainees at all postgraduate levels.
Desirable
- Completion of a clinical teacher or training course
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals related to the field of ENT
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Recognition of the need to support the Trust in meeting national and local performance targets.
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance
- Evidence of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage staff within the specialty at all levels
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Pre-employment health screening
- To be aware of and have an understanding of child protection guidelines and take appropriate action where necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Register
- Entry on GMC specialist register
Experience / Training
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, with completion of a recognised training programme
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within the specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of advance sub-specialty interests in Head, Neck and Thyroid Cancers
- Evidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision-making out-of-hours (when not directly supervised)
Desirable
- Fellowship in head and neck/thyroid cancer.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to teach clinical and operative skills and experience of supervising trainees at all postgraduate levels.
Desirable
- Completion of a clinical teacher or training course
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals related to the field of ENT
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Recognition of the need to support the Trust in meeting national and local performance targets.
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance
- Evidence of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage staff within the specialty at all levels
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Pre-employment health screening
- To be aware of and have an understanding of child protection guidelines and take appropriate action where necessary
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).
