Job summary
We are seeking a Speciality Doctor to join the current ENT team in the Trust, the posts will be based at Furness General Hospital.
You will work Cross Bay with Furness General Hospital as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs.
Broad experience in general ENT is desirable. Any sub-specialty interest will be actively supported.
This post will consist of Theatres, Clinics and On-call cover for the provision of the service and additional time for professional progression
Main duties of the job
The ENT department currently has 5 consultants, 3 Associate specialists, 7 Specialty Doctors and 2 junior doctors (CT1/2 at RLI, FY2 at FGH). We have two H&N Clinical Nurse Specialist, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner in post. There are specialised clinics such as a One stop Head & Neck clinic, Paediatric clinics, Voice and Vertigo clinic. The on call will be 1:4 weekends and 1:8 week days
We aim to provide patient care close to home. Our H&N network is with Royal Preston Hospital but we also have excellent ties with Manchester Royal Infirmary for Skull Base pathology and Rhinology related conditions. An elaborate audiology service is available for adults and paediatrics. There is an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well and we have strong connections with the Lancaster Medical School. We are a paperless department with e-prescribing and e-requesting.
You must have full registration with theGMCwith a licence to practice.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
- Medical Degree from a recognised university
Desirable
- Professional qualifications in ENT, Teaching, Research or education
Experience
Essential
- Have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term. specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
- Equivalent years' experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Experience in management of ENT
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Professional Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
- Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, and carers
- Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
- Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
Leadership & Teamworking
Essential
- Awareness of responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate behaviour
- Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
- Well-developed communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
Desirable
- Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
- Evidence of Leadership roles, training or abilities
- Evidence of previous undergraduate teaching experience.
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
- Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of audits.
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
- Medical Degree from a recognised university
Desirable
- Professional qualifications in ENT, Teaching, Research or education
Experience
Essential
- Have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term. specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
- Equivalent years' experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Experience in management of ENT
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Professional Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
- Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, and carers
- Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
- Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
Leadership & Teamworking
Essential
- Awareness of responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate behaviour
- Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
- Well-developed communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
Desirable
- Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
- Evidence of Leadership roles, training or abilities
- Evidence of previous undergraduate teaching experience.
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
- Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of audits.
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
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).
