Job summary
Applications are invited for a ENT Junior Specialist Doctor (Lower) based at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust commencing 3rd August 2022 for a period of 4 months until 6th December 2022.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly department at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - a busy ENT unit, covering City Hospital, Birmingham and Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich with an equally busy elective ENT services covering multiple sub specialities. This non training job is at CT1 level and would suit doctors working towards joining a core surgical training programme. The department offers excellent educational/training opportunities in theatre and clinics as well as regular teaching sessions in the form of Journal clubs, Symposia, Workshops and Case Based discussions.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have achieved foundation trainee level competencies. Applicants should also possess the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, have good interpersonal skills, have caring attitude towards patients and evidence of good clinical practice.
Closing date: 11th July 2022
Interview date: 15th July 2022
Main duties of the job
The successful appointee will be working alongside ward colleagues as well as opportunity to attend theatre lists including emergencies . Participation in the full shift on call rota (1:19 with prospective cover) sharing with Urology, covering Sandwell General Hospital, including post-take ward round .
A large majority of activities are consultant led. Inpatient work includes review of ENT elective/emergency patients, attending both elective and emergency theatre, and attendance on consultant/registrar ward rounds as well as performing ward rounds independently when necessary.
This post has a varied weekly timetable, which includes clinical commitments and opportunity to attend theatre lists. The post-holder will be responsible for the care of both elective ENT inpatients as well as acute admissions via A&E under the supervision of a reg/consultant. There are excellent educational opportunities within the department, Audit and research activities are actively encouraged.
This post is non training and a supportive job and the duties can be changed as per the requirements of the department but sufficient experience is provided in ENT
About us
A community of half a million is eagerly anticipating the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which will be completed in 2023. It will be worth the wait. Its opening will be the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nation's leading provider of integrated care. This new state of the art acute hospital in Grove Lane, Smethwick will bring together all acute services onto one site
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Director/Lead Clinician: Mr Mohammed Yousaf Mian, Tel: 07733899516 mohammed.mian1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Director/Lead Clinician: Mr Mohammed Yousaf Mian, Tel: 07733899516 mohammed.mian1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Record of high academic achievement (honours, prizes etc).
- Teaching Experience
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- 2 years recent Clinical training and experience post qualification at time of commencement of JSD post
Desirable
- Experience in the admission of acute surgical emergencies and recent experience with acute unselected surgical intake
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Record of high academic achievement (honours, prizes etc).
- Teaching Experience
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- 2 years recent Clinical training and experience post qualification at time of commencement of JSD post
Desirable
- Experience in the admission of acute surgical emergencies and recent experience with acute unselected surgical intake
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
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).
