Job summary
ENT are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor based in the ENT department. This role is a new substantive post, designed to support the Facial Plastic Skin Cancer Service, with a view to be working in the future independently under indirect supervision from the Consultant body. Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a licence to practise.
The successful candidate will join a team of 7 Consultants and 2 Specialist Trainees, 1 Specialty Doctor, 1 GP Trainee and 1 Foundation Year Doctor. The junior staff are all on rotation from Health Education England - North West.
The appointee will be responsible to the Clinical Lead for ENT and accountable to the Associate Medical Director for Surgery and Cancer.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the ENT Department, Surgery and Cancer Division. Outpatient activity will also be provided at Victoria Infirmary Northwich.
The middle grade rota is shared with Royal Stoke Hospital (University Hospital of North Midlands, UHNM) both during the week and at a weekend.
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full-time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES
The post is offered initially at 10 PAs to be worked flexibly, incorporating clinics and theatre sessions.
The post comprises 9 Direct Clinical Care including 1 PA on-call, and 1 SPA for audit, teaching and research.
The post holder will participate in the middle grade on-call rota (1 in 8) which provides cross cover with the University Hospital of North Midlands, covering the Royal Stoke Hospital and Stafford. The current arrangements are that at the weekend, all acute admissions are admitted to the Royal Stoke Hospital. The post holder will be expected to live within reasonable distance from the hospital to allow easy access to both on call sites.
The post holder will liaise with medical colleagues, nursing staff and other professionals.
The post holder will be expected to cover colleagues during periods of leave/sickness.
- Work flexibly to achieve high quality care.
- Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES
The post is offered initially at 10 PAs to be worked flexibly, incorporating clinics and theatre sessions.
The post comprises 9 Direct Clinical Care including 1 PA on-call, and 1 SPA for audit, teaching and research.
The post holder will participate in the middle grade on-call rota (1 in 8) which provides cross cover with the University Hospital of North Midlands, covering the Royal Stoke Hospital and Stafford. The current arrangements are that at the weekend, all acute admissions are admitted to the Royal Stoke Hospital. The post holder will be expected to live within reasonable distance from the hospital to allow easy access to both on call sites.
The post holder will liaise with medical colleagues, nursing staff and other professionals.
The post holder will be expected to cover colleagues during periods of leave/sickness.
- Work flexibly to achieve high quality care.
- Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post.
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Recognised ability to work closely with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage common acute & chronic ENT disorders.
- Ability to communicate well in verbal & written English.
- Ability to work in partnership with patients by considering patient preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Ability to use clinical judgement in making decisions & managing risk, knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to work flexibly & adaptably to work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
Desirable
- Ability to work independently.
Experience
Essential
- Qualified for 3 years with minimum of 2 years ENT experience
Desirable
- Completion of recognised training scheme
- Previous experience in Facial Plastic surgery
Qualification
Essential
- MBBCh or equivalent
- MRCS or DOHNS or equivalent
- Eligible GMC Registration
Desirable
- Other post graduate qualification
Audit and Research
Essential
- Proven involvement in audit
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
Teaching and Education
Desirable
- Proven experience in training and teaching of junior and nursing staff
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness & ability to learn from feedback.
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Recognised ability to work closely with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage common acute & chronic ENT disorders.
- Ability to communicate well in verbal & written English.
- Ability to work in partnership with patients by considering patient preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Ability to use clinical judgement in making decisions & managing risk, knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to work flexibly & adaptably to work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
Desirable
- Ability to work independently.
Experience
Essential
- Qualified for 3 years with minimum of 2 years ENT experience
Desirable
- Completion of recognised training scheme
- Previous experience in Facial Plastic surgery
Qualification
Essential
- MBBCh or equivalent
- MRCS or DOHNS or equivalent
- Eligible GMC Registration
Desirable
- Other post graduate qualification
Audit and Research
Essential
- Proven involvement in audit
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
Teaching and Education
Desirable
- Proven experience in training and teaching of junior and nursing staff
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness & ability to learn from feedback.
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
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
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).
