ENT Speciality Doctor

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. INTRODUCTION

The Department of ENT Surgery forms part of the Surgery, Anaesthetics, Theatres and Endoscopy (STAE) care group. It serves the population of Bromley, which is the largest borough of London and some patients from surrounding areas such as Bexley, South East London, and Croydon.It treats the large range of common ENT problems with audiology support on both main outpatient sites.

There is surgical in-patient capacity and a dedicated large 23 hour day surgery unit that allows operative delivery for the majority of procedures.

ENT Outpatient clinics are held at the Princess Royal University Hospital and Beckenham Beacon.There are general and sub-speciality clinics.

The post-holder will be expected to participate in the teaching programs of the department.

The ENT department is undergoing transformational change. We are working in partnership with our local acute provider network to refine and streamline care across the South East London region. We are planning with the region to significantly expand the department from the historical cohort of three consultants and four middle grade doctors to a larger entity based at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who can work well together to help provide a safe and comprehensive ENT service and can work with our other ENT surgeons and allied surgical and medical colleagues. We want a person who has the ability to flex changing working patters as we develop, has European accreditation (or equivalent) or a history of being able to work relatively independently but be part of a team. These are very important attributes.

1. CLINICAL ORGANISATION

As part of the management of surgical conditions within the Trust we have a full range of current radiological facilities with a dedicated interventional radiology service.

The successful candidate will form part of a team comprising three consultants (to be increased), four middle grade doctors (to be increased to five), one of which (this post) is a specialty doctor and another is a specialist registrar, appointed on the S.E Thames Regional rotation. There are four F2 level doctors generally. We have a dedicated clinical nurse specialist supporting the 2ww head and neck service.

ENT has an average of ten elective theatre sessions per week. Mostly in the dedicated six theatre DSU (which is a 23 hour unit), otherwise in the six theatre inpatient theatre complex. There is a daily CEPOD emergency list to provide support to all surgical specialities.

The team is led by the following consultants all of whom have a regular broad range of the common ENT presenting conditions as well as having complimentary sub-specialist interests:

Mr Andrew Prior Clinical Lead, general ENT and rhinology

Mr Shri Rao general ENT and head & neck surgery

Professor Rahul Kanegaonkar general ENT and otology

Newly appointed consultant General ENT and subspecialty

1. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

The postholder will be expected to contribute and participate in the departments ongoing clinical audit programme, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The postholder also has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

1. STUDY AND ANNUAL LEAVE

The postholder will be expected to comply with the CME requirements of the relevant Royal College. Study leave may be requested in accordance with the Trusts Policy for Continuing Medical Education. Annual leave may be taken in accordance with the Trusts Guidelines on Leave Arrangements for Medical and Dental Staff. To ensure the smooth running of the service the postholder will ensure that, in conjunction with colleagues, adequate arrangements are made to cover planned absences.

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The post is covered by the published Terms and Conditions of Service of Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales).
• The passing of a medical examination is a condition of employment.
• Full GMC registration is a condition of employment.
• The salary scale is that of a specialty doctor with Outer London Weighting.
• The post holder will be an employee of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and is subject to the policies and procedures of the Trust.
• Annual Leave - As per conditions of the new contract for Clinical Fellows.
• Study leave - Maximum of 10 days p.a. within a 3 year period at the Discretion of the Clinical Director / College Tutor

1. GENERAL

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

The Trust takes the issues of safeguarding children, adults and addressing domestic abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;

• Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• Reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. We are a department intent on significant expansion hence the descriptions of department staffing.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

1. Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

You will take part in outpatient clinics as directed. The emergency on call rota will be part of your remit. Assistance in operating theatres (both inpatient and outpatient) will be programmed into your timetable. ENT emergencies may need operative management and you will be expected to arrange urgent theatre slots and ensure that patients are adequately prepared. You will be expected to guide and oversee the middle grade tier of doctors with full support from the consultants and managers.

The Job requires the post holder to be able to provide care in a relatedly independent way, looking after outpatients, day case, inpatient and emergency cases.

Working with others in a team to, provide comprehensive district general hospital type workload. We have a good working relationship with our managment team.

The Candidate will likely to work under guidance from all the ENT Consultants at some point during the working week. The precise timetable is subject to change to accommodate the department and the service.

In addition to this you will be expected to attend the Department Academic Meetings.

There will be a 1:4 emergency on-call commitment in this post.

You will be responsible to the consultants in the department of ENT and primarily the clinical lead and the service manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Core trainee experience or equivalent in 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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

Employer's website

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