Job summary
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Otolaryngology, with a
sub-speciality interest in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. This is an exciting
opportunity to deliver expert care for patients requiring Head & Neck input
while contributing to the general ENT service.
This
post will deliver 8.5 PAs supporting the ENT team and 1.5 SPA. This post will
be available for a period of 12 months.
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:
Mr
Jim Moor, Clinical Lead for ENT & Consultant in Otolaryngology
Email;
jamesmoor@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
post will be based at The General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale General
Hospital. The ENT Department consists of 14 Consultants. We cover all subspecialities in ENT
including Rhinology, Skull base, Paediatrics, Head & Neck and
Otology. We are looking for a fixed
term locum to help with the expanding workload. There will also be on call commitments
taking referrals from district hospitals as well as managing direct referrals
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 is placed in Brotherton Wing, LGI, 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 14 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
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
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site-specialist teams
within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
To
contribute to teaching and academic progression within the department
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other NHS Trusts, so we see
this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by
our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS Hospital Trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our
patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that delivery of care.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site-specialist teams
within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
To
contribute to teaching and academic progression within the department
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other NHS Trusts, so we see
this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by
our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS Hospital Trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our
patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that delivery of care.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
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.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal 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
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management. *
- Effective interpersonal skills. *
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
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.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Has completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Desirable
- Sub-speciality Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
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.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal 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
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management. *
- Effective interpersonal skills. *
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
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.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Has completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Desirable
- Sub-speciality Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
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).
