Specialty Doctor in ENT

Job responsibilities

Warrington and Halton NHS Hospitals About Us

Our Mission: We will be outstanding for our patients, our communities and each other

Our Vision: We will be a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn

To achieve our vision we believe we need to focus on the Quality of our services, on the People who deliver them and on ensuring our organisations Sustainability with the wider health economise in which we operate. We call this our QPS framework and we use QPS to shape our future strategy and to help us to deliver our vision and mission.

Role Summary

Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Specialty Doctor in ENT, this position is permanent.

The candidate appointed will work on both the Warrington and Halton hospital sites conducting outpatient clinics, 2nd level on calls, and supporting in theatre where needed.

This is a full-time post in ENT amounting to 40 hours plus out of hours on calls.

Applicants are required to have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, eligible for registration with the GMC and license to practice Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards and previous experience in ENT. Candidates with Fellowship examination and UK experience is an advantage.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital Health and Safety Policies, Clinical Governance and other Risk Management Policies.

The successful candidate will be responsible to and work under the supervision of the ENT Consultants and work alongside our Middle Grade Doctors.

It will be expected that the appointed candidate will

Conduct outpatient clinics

Ward rounds

Participate in the on-call rota (1:5 for night shifts and weekend shifts).This will be prospective cover.

Operating emergency surgical lists and attend A&E and surgical emergency clinics carrying out administration related to these activities.

Support in elective operating lists

The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend various departmental meetings and teaching sessions (MDTs, Audit meetings, M&M, ward and formal teaching).

The successful candidate will be joining the ENT department compromising of 3 Consultants, 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 ST3+ (Mersey Rotation), 1 ITF and 1 FY2. The post is offered on the basis that the successful applicant will work flexibly.

Job Plan

The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the doctors, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects the doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the doctor to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the CBU Manager and Clinical Director, with final agreement by the Deputy Medical Director.

It will be reviewed at 3 months & thereafter annually or at any time, but no less than 3 months after a previous review, as requested by the appointee, Medical Director or Clinical Director & adjusted accordingly to the agreement of both parties.

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Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for registration with the GMC and license to practice Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards

Desirable

• MRCS
• DOHNS

Experience

Essential

• Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research and evidence-based practice, with potential to contribute to research.
• UK work experience
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence to contributing to teaching & learning of others
• Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

• Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills
• Previous experience in ENT
• Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure
• Awareness of own limitations
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands & follow instructions
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
• An understanding of the current NHS Environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Desirable

• Personal Attributes: shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, Visio-spatial awareness
• Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Use of theatre equipment
• Use of computer equipment
• Fine motor skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft package
• Knowledge of Lorenzo EPR

Physical Effort

Essential

• Role can be physically demanding

Mental Effort

Essential

• High level of concentration required for all clinical activities (on call, ward rounds, assisting in theatre, outpatient clinics

Emotional Effort

Essential

• Treating patients who have had delays in care
• Giving negative diagnoses to patients and their families

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).