Job summary
Applications are invited for this full-time Consultant in Paediatric ENT surgery with special interest in Head and Neck and Thyroid Surgery.
Main duties of the job
ClinicalIt is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA directclinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). As per Trust Policy for new consultants increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can benegotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews.On-call commitment is 1:8. The new consultant will have a mentor from the Trust for support and guidance.
Teaching & Academic role- Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.- Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise
Managerial responsibilities- Supervise junior staff.- Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
- Take an active role in service review and development
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance- Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available- Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.- Take part in the clinical governance programme
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). As per Trust Policy for new consultants increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can be negotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). As per Trust Policy for new consultants increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can be negotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- -Full GMC registration, licence to practice and specialist registration in ENT (or eligible for or within 6 months of eligibility for)
- -Primary medical degree
- -MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent degree
- -CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
- -Higher Degree e.g. MSc
- -DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- -Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Wide experience of the specialty sufficient to enable safe independent specialist ENT expertise and practice
- -Evidence of having completed a clinical fellowship in paediatric otolaryngology
- -Evidence of subspecialist interest in paediatric head and neck and thyroid surgery
- -Demonstration of research experience (publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national and international meetings)
Desirable
- -Evidence of ability to work with surgical MDT colleagues, in particular Adult Thyroid Surgeons
Skills
Essential
- -Teaching skills and experience
- -Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- -Oral and written communication skills in English
- -Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- -Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
- -Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
- -Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context
- -Effective time management, able to work under pressure
- -Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
- -Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
Desirable
- -Prior evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities
- -Involvement in clinical governance activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- -Self-motivated to set and achieve targets
- -Flexible in regards to teamwork
- -Effective member of multidisciplinary team
- -Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
- -Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high quality service
- -Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
- -Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance
- -Ability to cope with stressful situations
Knowledge
Essential
- -Entry on the specialist register
- -Understanding of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems
- -Understanding of risk governance systems and reporting mechanisms
- -Understanding of principles of research governance
- -Ability to organise and manage waiting lists and patient priorities
Desirable
- -Evidence of career interest in paediatric head and neck and thyroid surgery
Other
Essential
- -An exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate ambition for themselves, the team and the service.
- -Membership of appropriate professional groups
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- -Full GMC registration, licence to practice and specialist registration in ENT (or eligible for or within 6 months of eligibility for)
- -Primary medical degree
- -MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent degree
- -CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
- -Higher Degree e.g. MSc
- -DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- -Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Wide experience of the specialty sufficient to enable safe independent specialist ENT expertise and practice
- -Evidence of having completed a clinical fellowship in paediatric otolaryngology
- -Evidence of subspecialist interest in paediatric head and neck and thyroid surgery
- -Demonstration of research experience (publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national and international meetings)
Desirable
- -Evidence of ability to work with surgical MDT colleagues, in particular Adult Thyroid Surgeons
Skills
Essential
- -Teaching skills and experience
- -Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- -Oral and written communication skills in English
- -Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- -Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
- -Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
- -Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context
- -Effective time management, able to work under pressure
- -Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
- -Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
Desirable
- -Prior evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities
- -Involvement in clinical governance activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- -Self-motivated to set and achieve targets
- -Flexible in regards to teamwork
- -Effective member of multidisciplinary team
- -Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
- -Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high quality service
- -Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
- -Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance
- -Ability to cope with stressful situations
Knowledge
Essential
- -Entry on the specialist register
- -Understanding of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems
- -Understanding of risk governance systems and reporting mechanisms
- -Understanding of principles of research governance
- -Ability to organise and manage waiting lists and patient priorities
Desirable
- -Evidence of career interest in paediatric head and neck and thyroid surgery
Other
Essential
- -An exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate ambition for themselves, the team and the service.
- -Membership of appropriate professional groups
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).
