Job summary
*PLEASE NOTE- DUE TO HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY*
This post is for ENT surgeons approaching the end of or having recently completed their higher surgical training. It is expected that the successful applicant will gain competency in all of Head and Neck surgery including the management of complications. This includes complex ablative head and neck, thyroid, parathyroid, and robotic surgery. In addition, the successful applicant will receive training in head & neck ultrasound. To be considered for the post, applicants must be senior trainees (either Post CCT, or in the final years of training).
Trainees in a national training scheme will need to seek approval from their training program director to take up this post outside of their training program). Applicants will also be expected to have had basic and advanced training in Head & Neck Surgery. Demonstration of a commitment to training in Head and Neck Surgery, good communication and team working skills are essential. Other experience in the form of audit or research is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Post
1. Promotion of and participation in teaching within the department
2. Flexible cover of the clinical commitments of the department
3. Active involvement in research and continue to maintain as well as update own professional knowledge
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system which provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit is the second biggest in London. In a national survey, we were rated as the Best Maternity Service in London by the National Health Watchdog, the Care Quality Commission. Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor.
Out of the top six London Trusts, Kingston is the only District General Hospital: the others are teaching hospitals. Overall, the hospital lies 15th nationally and in 2018 we were proud to be the first acute Trust in London to be awarded an overall Care Quality Commission 'Outstanding' rating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download the attached job description and person specification for full details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Mr Enyi Ofo
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon & ENT Clinical Lead
enyi.ofo@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download the attached job description and person specification for full details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Mr Enyi Ofo
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon & ENT Clinical Lead
enyi.ofo@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or Equivalent
- FRCS (ORL-HNS)
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Presentation/ Publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must be senior trainees (either Post CCT or in the final year of training)
- Ability to deal with general Head and Neck and ENT emergencies
- Evidence of participation in research and continued professional development
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable
- Research in Head and Neck
- Attendance at relevant ENT training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Skills/Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of Head and Neck surgical patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- A keen interest in the development of teaching methods and practical teaching skills applied to ENT
Desirable
- Other specific medical interests
- Qualification in teaching such as 'Teach the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communication with patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out by the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2014)
- Ability to travel between clinical sites
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Desirable
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
- Experience of change management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or Equivalent
- FRCS (ORL-HNS)
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Presentation/ Publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must be senior trainees (either Post CCT or in the final year of training)
- Ability to deal with general Head and Neck and ENT emergencies
- Evidence of participation in research and continued professional development
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable
- Research in Head and Neck
- Attendance at relevant ENT training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Skills/Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of Head and Neck surgical patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- A keen interest in the development of teaching methods and practical teaching skills applied to ENT
Desirable
- Other specific medical interests
- Qualification in teaching such as 'Teach the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communication with patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out by the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2014)
- Ability to travel between clinical sites
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Desirable
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
- Experience of change management
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).
