Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive ENT department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop inpatient and outpatient pathways.
Our ENT service has a small team of 5 consultants, two specialty doctors, two speciality trainees and 6 junior doctors. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The provision of assessment and management of a range of ENT conditions. Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. Stay current withadvancements in ENT treatments, technologies, and best practices.
This post will provide the successful candidate with excellent experience and training in ENT.
Main duties of the job
You would be expected to provide an Outpatient Service, along with other members of the department in the main outpatients based in Blackpool Victoria Hospital
You would be expected to carry out Benign Head and Neck, diagnostic surgical procedures, as well as routine ENT activity
Support the running of the weekly Neck Lump Clinic along with radiologist and Fast track patient sessions
Supervise, undertake and deal with complications relating to the routine ENT surgical as well as Head and Neck procedures. Attendance in Head and Neck MDT and Thyroid MDT
You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the assigned educational lead on your team and provide a high-quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment
The current expected on call Rota is 1:5 including weekends and prospective cover This is liable to regular review
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full GMC Registration or working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or working towards. The applicant needs to have an appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
NHS experience and broad clinical ENT experience with a sub speciality interest in Head & Neck.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive ENT department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop inpatient and outpatient pathways.
Our ENT service has a small team of 5 consultants, two specialty doctors, two speciality trainees and 6 junior doctors. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The provision of assessment and management of a range of ENT conditions. Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. Stay current withadvancements in ENT treatments, technologies, and best practices.
This post will provide the successful candidate with excellent experience and training in ENT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full GMC Registration or working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or working towards. The applicant needs to have an appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
NHS experience and broad clinical ENT experience with a sub speciality interest in Head & Neck.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive ENT department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop inpatient and outpatient pathways.
Our ENT service has a small team of 5 consultants, two specialty doctors, two speciality trainees and 6 junior doctors. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The provision of assessment and management of a range of ENT conditions. Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. Stay current withadvancements in ENT treatments, technologies, and best practices.
This post will provide the successful candidate with excellent experience and training in ENT.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
- Working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- Relevant Higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Subspecialty interest in Head and Neck
- Broad Clinical ENT Experience
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS Management practices and their application
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of commitment to support the teaching of medical and non medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in participation research based publications
- Post graduate education qualifications
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
- Working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- Relevant Higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Subspecialty interest in Head and Neck
- Broad Clinical ENT Experience
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS Management practices and their application
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of commitment to support the teaching of medical and non medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in participation research based publications
- Post graduate education qualifications
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).
