Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat
We wish to appoint a Speciality Doctor in ENT. The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, forward thinking department compromising of 4 Consultants, 6 Specialty Doctors and 1 F2.
The department offers excellent training and development opportunities and the post holder is expected to support the elective and emergency demand. We will also expect the new appointee to make significant contributions to service development.
The post offered is a fixed term post. The post is offered on the basis that the successful applicant will work as part of a job plan. The salary will depend on the experience of the successful candidate.
This post will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Main duties of the job
The job plan is based on a 10 PA plus on call contract and the successful candidate will be working mostly with their allocated consultant(s). This translates to supporting the consultant's PA's including general clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds and there is time set aside for research, study and administration. The job plan may be adjusted upon depending on the service requirements.
Activities should take place on site and continued payment for such activities (which are considered essential for relicensing) is dependent on the successful applicant(s) providing proof that the time allocated for such activities has been used to undertake said activities.
The exact amount of time spent on such activities each week will vary with service demands.
About us
An experienced Specialty Doctor with an impressive track record, you can afford to be choosy about your next career move. There are plenty of good reasons to choose us. A Three Star Trust, where clinicians actively shape services, we're the only Acute Trust to perform above the national average in every CQC indicator for quality of care and services.
Here, you'll work in purpose built, state of the art facilities. You'll help us build on our excellent reputation for surgery, education and training. And you'll be instrumental in enhancing our capacity to deliver world-class service. You'll enjoy a significant impact. You'll be glad you chose to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trust corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trust corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full Registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- MBBS
- DOHNS or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Operative experience of Minor/Intermediate procedures
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff
Desirable
- Two years' experience of a broad range of medical specialties
- Two years' experience in ENT as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience or ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Experience or ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Experience or ability to organise and manage clinical priorities and deliverance of prioritised activity
- Experience or ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Able to teach clinical skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full Registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- MBBS
- DOHNS or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Operative experience of Minor/Intermediate procedures
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff
Desirable
- Two years' experience of a broad range of medical specialties
- Two years' experience in ENT as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience or ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Experience or ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Experience or ability to organise and manage clinical priorities and deliverance of prioritised activity
- Experience or ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Able to teach clinical skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
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).
