Job summary
The successful candidate will join a team of 6 other middle grade doctors in the ENT department including 3 Specialist Registrars, a Rhinology Fellow and 2 Trust grade doctors. They will receive training in theatres, outpatient clinics and contribute to the middle grade on call rota.
The successful candidate will also be offered an honorary University Fellow role with the Peninsula Medical School and receive training in teaching and assessment methods. They will be involved in teaching medical and physician associate students in the department
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for trainees wishing to enhance their academic profile in ENT in both research and medical education or those wishing to obtain a higher degree in the speciality. The post holder will work as part of a team of seven middle grade doctors and will participate in the second on call rota. The post holder will have two teaching clinics, two flexible operative sessions, three outpatient clinics and three research sessions per week. The post holder will work mainly with Prof Hisham Khalil, Mr Yazan Kanaan and Mr Marios Stavrakas. The post offers the successful candidate experience in clinical research, teaching and assessment of medical students and clinical experience in Otolaryngology in a department with a wide range of sub-specialisation.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT research Fellow post is an excellent opportunity for an ENT trainee with an interest in academic ENT Surgery to enhance their research and clinical education credentials.
The post holder will work as part of a team of seven middle grade doctors and will participate in the second on call rota. The post holder will have two teaching clinics, two flexible operative sessions, three outpatient clinics and three research sessions per week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT research Fellow post is an excellent opportunity for an ENT trainee with an interest in academic ENT Surgery to enhance their research and clinical education credentials.
The post holder will work as part of a team of seven middle grade doctors and will participate in the second on call rota. The post holder will have two teaching clinics, two flexible operative sessions, three outpatient clinics and three research sessions per week.
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Two years' experience at core surgical trainee level or equivalent including at least 12 months in ENT Surgery.
- Evidence of completion of Specialty Registrar year 4 or equivalent competences in surgery at time of application
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Attitude and motivation
Essential
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Two years' experience at core surgical trainee level or equivalent including at least 12 months in ENT Surgery.
- Evidence of completion of Specialty Registrar year 4 or equivalent competences in surgery at time of application
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Attitude and motivation
Essential
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
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).
