Job summary
The ENT Department at Leighton Hospital is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. This postis expected to provide a general workload in addition to the subspecialist workload.
The ENT service has been experiencing a period of growth and development and has seen an increase in referrals. The post is required to support the service in maintaining our capacity and footprint within the local area, and to support the department in continuing to provide high quality care to the local population.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the ENT Department, Surgery and Cancer Division. Out-patient activity may also be provided at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich. Out of hours cover is provided locally during the week but at the weekend, acute admissions are transferred to the Royal Stoke Hospital (University Hospital of North Midlands, UHNM). The middle grade rota is shared with UHNM both during the week and at the weekend. The Consultant rota is only shared with UHNM at the weekend.
The post is offered on a full-time basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES
The post is offered at 10 PAs but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract.
Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
9 PAs per week incorporating ward rounds, out-patient clinics, theatre lists, multidisciplinary meetings and administration sessions. Each theatre session is remunerated at 1.25 PAs to include pre and post-operative visits and a 4 hour theatre session. On call is remunerated at 0.5 PA; Monday to Thursday nights locally on a 1 in 6 and providing cross cover with UHNM Friday 17:00 to Monday 08:00 on a 1 in 14 basis.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
1 PA per week. The SPAs will consist of 1 core SPA which will be worked flexibly in the job plan. An additional SPA allocation would be available if evidence of SPA to support the service is provided at the job planning meeting.
The post holder will be expected to:
- Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within the ENT Department
- Be readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely
- Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs
- Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved.
- Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local population
- Foster relationships between staff within the organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups
- Work flexibly to achieve high quality care
- Ensure the policies for communication with General Practitioners, Trust staff and patients are followed
- Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post
- Cover Consultant colleagues during periods of leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES
The post is offered at 10 PAs but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract.
Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
9 PAs per week incorporating ward rounds, out-patient clinics, theatre lists, multidisciplinary meetings and administration sessions. Each theatre session is remunerated at 1.25 PAs to include pre and post-operative visits and a 4 hour theatre session. On call is remunerated at 0.5 PA; Monday to Thursday nights locally on a 1 in 6 and providing cross cover with UHNM Friday 17:00 to Monday 08:00 on a 1 in 14 basis.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
1 PA per week. The SPAs will consist of 1 core SPA which will be worked flexibly in the job plan. An additional SPA allocation would be available if evidence of SPA to support the service is provided at the job planning meeting.
The post holder will be expected to:
- Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within the ENT Department
- Be readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely
- Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs
- Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved.
- Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local population
- Foster relationships between staff within the organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups
- Work flexibly to achieve high quality care
- Ensure the policies for communication with General Practitioners, Trust staff and patients are followed
- Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post
- Cover Consultant colleagues during periods of leave.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of audit/research
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of audit/research
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).
