Job summary
This is a whole time SHO level post in ENT/Head & Neck Surgery based at SGH with duties at Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants Hospital. This post is for fixed term with ASAP start until August 2024 to cover a CT1 gap. The successful applicant will be integrated into the ENT SHO (Senior House Officer) rota. This involves covering ENT SHO on calls, ward work, urgent treatment clinics, main ENT outpatients and ENT theatres. The on calls include 1:6 weekends but no night shifts. The applicant would be working in a supervised environment.
This post requires that the successful applicant should have had some training and skills ENT Surgery, ideally with prior ENT SHO (ST1-2) level experience. The applicant should have completed their Foundation competencies.
The successful candidate must be on the GMC register with a licence to practice. Should you wish to discuss the post further please contact Clare Hawkins Care Group Manager Surgery Tel: (023) 81 20 4430
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
Duties of the Trust Fellow entail supervision of patients in collaboration with other colleagues. Supervision of Junior Fellows and liaison with firms in other departments. There is also a teaching commitment to undergraduate medical students and nurses.
Duties of the SHO/Fellow include:
- Involvement in research projects and audits
- Daily W/R
- Supervision of Foundation doctors
- Supervised theatre lists, endoscopy lists, outpatients
- Teaching commitments to medical students
- ENT SHO on call rota including long days (0730-2030) but no night shifts.
What were looking for
You are responsible for ensuring that the patient, family and carers are at the centre of everything you do.
Be open, honest and willing to acknowledge when something has gone wrong. Make timely apologies and take action to report incidents, including near misses; to ensure that as an organisation we learn.
You should continuously seek to reduce harm by speaking up to managers and leaders if you believe that a lack of skills, knowledge or resources place patients at a risk of harm or if your concerns are not being listened to. Managers and leaders must listen to others when they raise concerns and take action.
Wholeheartedly commit to learning about safety, continually striving to improve excellent care. Develop your own ability to detect and correct defects.
Additional information
Salary: MT03 £43,923 - SHO Level, CT1/ST1-2
Interviews will be held: TBC
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
Duties of the Trust Fellow entail supervision of patients in collaboration with other colleagues. Supervision of Junior Fellows and liaison with firms in other departments. There is also a teaching commitment to undergraduate medical students and nurses.
Duties of the SHO/Fellow include:
- Involvement in research projects and audits
- Daily W/R
- Supervision of Foundation doctors
- Supervised theatre lists, endoscopy lists, outpatients
- Teaching commitments to medical students
- ENT SHO on call rota including long days (0730-2030) but no night shifts.
What were looking for
You are responsible for ensuring that the patient, family and carers are at the centre of everything you do.
Be open, honest and willing to acknowledge when something has gone wrong. Make timely apologies and take action to report incidents, including near misses; to ensure that as an organisation we learn.
You should continuously seek to reduce harm by speaking up to managers and leaders if you believe that a lack of skills, knowledge or resources place patients at a risk of harm or if your concerns are not being listened to. Managers and leaders must listen to others when they raise concerns and take action.
Wholeheartedly commit to learning about safety, continually striving to improve excellent care. Develop your own ability to detect and correct defects.
Additional information
Salary: MT03 £43,923 - SHO Level, CT1/ST1-2
Interviews will be held: TBC
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Certification or instructor status in ATLS, ALS
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- 6 months experience in NHS / Surgery with on calls at middle grade level
- Offer expert clinical opinion
- Work independently
- Documented audit experience
- Clinical skills and practice in the speciality
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to travel
- IT Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Certification or instructor status in ATLS, ALS
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- 6 months experience in NHS / Surgery with on calls at middle grade level
- Offer expert clinical opinion
- Work independently
- Documented audit experience
- Clinical skills and practice in the speciality
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to travel
- IT Skills
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).
