ENT Locum Consultant specialising in Head and Neck Cancer

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2024

Job summary

Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality ENT services in an experienced and innovative team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join us 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. Both hospital sites are accessible by road or train within easy commute distance from London, Cambridge, Leicester or Birmingham. We can offer a fixed-term 2-year contract.

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. MDT attendance is mandatory.

You must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register and have a proven record of accomplishment in this sub-specialty.

We are committed to ensuring a work-life balance for all our staff. Flexibility is the key to a happy team who can provide better patient care.

Main duties of the job

The sessional commitment is 10 PAs (8.5 DCC+ 1.5 SPA) including both outpatient and theatre where additional SPAs can be considered depending on additional roles undertaken. The job plan will be 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 the Peterborough City Hospital with daytime emergency cover at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

You will provide ENT outpatient and theatre services at both sites. Future flexibility is expected to accommodate the growing demands of the expanding population.

You will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and 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 in/outpatient services are covered during any planned absences.

All members of Consultant 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

We are committed to ensuring a work-life balance for all our staff by offering full-time and part-time roles, and flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

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.

Benefits to you

Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy;
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-5915322-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this role and the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you wish to arrange an informal meeting and visit, please contact Mr Ajmal Masood, Consultant ENT Surgeon and Clinical Lead on 01733 677003 or by email at ajmal.masood1@nhs.net or Mr Furrat Amen, Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon at 01733 677003 or f.amen@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this role and the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration

Desirable

Completion of a clinical teacher or training course

Experience & Training

Essential

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)
Evidence of thorough and broad training in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, with completion of a recognised training programme

Teaching Experience

Essential

Evidence of ability to teach clinical and operative skills and experience of supervising trainees at all postgraduate levels

Research

Essential

Publications in peer reviewed journals related to the field of ENT

Person Specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration

Desirable

Completion of a clinical teacher or training course

Experience & Training

Essential

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)
Evidence of thorough and broad training in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, with completion of a recognised training programme

Teaching Experience

Essential

Evidence of ability to teach clinical and operative skills and experience of supervising trainees at all postgraduate levels

Research

Essential

Publications in peer reviewed journals related to the field of ENT

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).