Job summary
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Otolaryngology. This post will
be available for a period of 6 months.
This
post will deliver 8.5 PAs supporting the ENT team and 1.5 SPA
The
post will be based at the ENT department, General Infirmary at Leeds and
Wharfedale General Hospital.
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation with the Royal College of
Surgeons or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six
months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a
training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised
by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in Otolaryngology. Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to
work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants
are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting
Main duties of the job
2.1 To deliver care to patients with ENT
conditions at Leeds
Out-patient clinics
Supervision and management of
in-patients
ENT Theatres
Regular on-call duties
2.2 To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site-specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
2.3 To contribute to teaching and academic
progression within the department
About us
Leeds
is a large city with the third largest metropolitan population in the country.
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the
UK. The Bexley Wing of St James Hospital is a state of the art oncology centre,
serving the whole region.
The
ENT department has been rehoused in a new area, offering adjacency of clinic,
consultant office, secretaries and management staff, which greatly enhances the
working environment. Theatres are in the same area as our related specialties,
allowing ease of interspecialty work. The paediatric work is carried out in the
adjacent Childrens Hospital, with excellent ward and ICU facilities.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
The
ENT unit consists of 13 consultants. There are currently 6 middle grade posts
and 6 junior doctors, making this a thriving department covering almost all
aspects of ENT surgery.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear
with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you
have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3.1 General Training and Qualifications
The appointee must hold
accreditation in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in the Royal College of
Surgeons of England or an equivalent body, or, have completed higher specialist
training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Applicants
must be on the UK Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to
the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the
UK, or have references which have been
authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant
Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be
progressed further.
3.2 Experience
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in all aspects of ENT.
3.3
Person specification
See person specification
document.
3.4 Clinical Audit
The
appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead
in the following:
Mortality and morbidity meetings;
Clinical audit programmes;
Development and application of agreed
clinical guidelines.
This
is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a
supporting programmed activity. It would
be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the
relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be
recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In
the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to
maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing
medical education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3.1 General Training and Qualifications
The appointee must hold
accreditation in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in the Royal College of
Surgeons of England or an equivalent body, or, have completed higher specialist
training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Applicants
must be on the UK Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to
the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the
UK, or have references which have been
authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant
Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be
progressed further.
3.2 Experience
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in all aspects of ENT.
3.3
Person specification
See person specification
document.
3.4 Clinical Audit
The
appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead
in the following:
Mortality and morbidity meetings;
Clinical audit programmes;
Development and application of agreed
clinical guidelines.
This
is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a
supporting programmed activity. It would
be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the
relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be
recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In
the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to
maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing
medical education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK.
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).
