ENT Consultant Surgeon - Rhinology and Paediatric ENT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The provision of elective, emergency and outpatient services at University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and other community based sites in south east London in conjunction with colleagues. The department provides routine paediatric ENT services, both elective and emergencies to children above the age of 2.

Medical Education & Teaching

This post holder will be expected to participate in Audit, teaching of Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing postgraduate medical education by attending conferences and training courses as required by the RCS.

There will be opportunity for research/CPD during the supporting professional activity sessions. These sessions are designed to give the individual the flexibility to develop a specialist interest, undertake some research or teaching of the junior medical staff and to maintain skills.

All Consultants will be expected to register for CPD.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

There is a wide ranging Clinical Audit Programme across many specialties within the Trust, supported by specialist staff. The Trust is also developing a number of collaborative care plans and has successfully introduced agreed protocols in recent years to improve patient care.

Clinical involvement in Clinical Audit is of paramount importance. Clinicians are expected to actively participate in audit and generally to follow agreed protocols to enable the provision of high quality care.

Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

3. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

4. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

3. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

4. Comply with all Trust policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• FRCS (ENT) or equivalent specialty specific higher degree
• On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent

Clinical Experinence

Essential

• Ability to work independently as an ENT specialist
• Ability to deal with all ENT emergencies
• Experience of dealing with difficult cases

Desirable

• oDemonstrable sub-specialty experience and/or interest in Rhinology & Paediatric ENT

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Experience of direct involvement in completed audits
• Awareness of clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Experience of audit outcomes positively influencing patient management

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching junior doctors
• Familiarity with e portfolios

Desirable

• Relevant teacher training course
• Experience of setting up and organizing courses

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Experience of administration

Desirable

• Relevant Management Course
• Experience of developing a new service

Research Experience

Essential

• Previous publications and presentations as first author

Desirable

• Above average track record for research, publications and presentations .

Other Attributes

Essential

• Team player / ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Familiarity and understanding of working in the UK's National Health Service

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and Queen Mary's Sidcup

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)