Job summary
DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
The James Cook University Hospital, MIDDLESBROUGH
CONSULTANT ENT SURGEON
Substantive Full time Consultant contract
Applications are invited for a full time post of Consultant in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery,at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
This is a new post providing an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the ENT team, currently comprising of ten consultants. The successful candidate will link into a progressive and enthusiastic multi-professional department based at The James Cook University Hospital which provides comprehensive ENT services to the population of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire. The candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest and to actively contribute to the departments teaching and training activities.
The unit comprises a fully established complete subspecialised Otorhinolaryngology service. This includes Head and Neck surgery, the sub-regional Head and Neck oncology centre, Paediatric ENT, Rhinology, Otology and skull-base. The department has a fully comprehensive implant service, offering cochlea, bone anchored and middle ear implants. Other specialist services in the department include adult voice, paediatric voice, airway and swallow, balance disorders, tertiary audiology and a complete head & neck dystonia service, offering botulinum toxin treatment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the team of nine existing consultants on The James Cook University Hospital site with the aim of developing and maintaining a special interest, which will ideally include support to the H&N dystonia botulinum toxin service. The ENT Department provides a comprehensive high quality ENT service supported by a multi-professional team to the population of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
The post holder will support the departments delivery of general ENT and non-elective care and contribute to providing outreach services. Essential to the post is a special interest, part of which will comprise of Head and Neck dystonia (botulinum, toxin treatment). The post holder will support the department
It will be expected that the post holder contributes to the departments very active teaching and training programme, at both post-graduate specialist registrar level and nurse specialist level, and will also contribute together with colleagues to the general management needs of the department.
About us
The ENT department is centrally based within a modern purpose built facility in The James Cook University Hospital, with a peripheral service network across the region. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life a great range of local amenities and shopping set within beautiful surrounding countryside. The area boasts great transport links with easy access to the North Yorkshire Moors national park and a beautiful coastline of exceptional natural beauty.
The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCS (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within approximately 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
- Relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in ENT Endoscopic sinus surgery.
- Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Broad experience in General ENT
Desirable
- Evidence of any additional training or fellowship in a specific area of ENT
- Experience in H&N dystonia, botox treatment
- Evidence of experience in laryngology
Training experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Experience of supervising and training junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of developing educational material or courses
- Mentoring
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
- Relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in ENT Endoscopic sinus surgery.
- Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Broad experience in General ENT
Desirable
- Evidence of any additional training or fellowship in a specific area of ENT
- Experience in H&N dystonia, botox treatment
- Evidence of experience in laryngology
Training experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Experience of supervising and training junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of developing educational material or courses
- Mentoring
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
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).
