Job summary
The ENT Department at Leighton Hospital is looking to appoint a Consultant in ENT with a specialist interest in Facial Plastic Surgery alongside a General ENT workload to meet the needs of the service. This is a new substantive post and is expected to provide a general workload in addition to a subspecialist workload which will be agreed with the successful candidate. 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 increasing our capacity and footprint within the local area, and to support the department in continuing to provide high quality care to the local population. The department provides diagnostic services for Head and Neck Cancer patients with strong links to Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool and The Christie in Manchester as tertiary treatment centres.
The proposed AAC date is 13.11.2024.
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.
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 at 10 PAs but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
8 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 7 and providing cross cover with UHNM Friday 17:00 to Monday 08:00 on a 1 in 15 basis.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
2 PAs per week. The SPAs will consist of 1 core SPA which will be worked flexibly in the job plan. An additional SPA allocation will be available if evidence of SPA to support the service is provided at the job planning meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES
The post is offered at 10 PAs but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
8 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 7 and providing cross cover with UHNM Friday 17:00 to Monday 08:00 on a 1 in 15 basis.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
2 PAs per week. The SPAs will consist of 1 core SPA which will be worked flexibly in the job plan. An additional SPA allocation will be available if evidence of SPA to support the service is provided at the job planning meeting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview), CESR, European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher ENT qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of general otolaryngology
Desirable
- Fellowship in specialised surgery
Ability
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to lead a team by positive example and effective organisational skills
- Commitment of effective departmental management
- Able to demonstrate a broad awareness of service management issues
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of skills required for effective change processes to work
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- Understanding of business planning and contracting
- Proven experience in leading / facilitating a change of process
Audit and Research
Essential
- Proven involvement in audit / quality improvement
Desirable
- Publication of audit reports
- Proven track record in ENT research with evidence of publications
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Proven ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to further post graduate education and continuous professional development.
- Commitment to develop teaching for nursing and other support specialties
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Other
Essential
- Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Acceptance that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- High ethical / professional standards
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of the reformed NHS
- Evidence of knowledge of health and safety and clinical governance agendas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview), CESR, European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher ENT qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of general otolaryngology
Desirable
- Fellowship in specialised surgery
Ability
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to lead a team by positive example and effective organisational skills
- Commitment of effective departmental management
- Able to demonstrate a broad awareness of service management issues
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of skills required for effective change processes to work
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- Understanding of business planning and contracting
- Proven experience in leading / facilitating a change of process
Audit and Research
Essential
- Proven involvement in audit / quality improvement
Desirable
- Publication of audit reports
- Proven track record in ENT research with evidence of publications
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Proven ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to further post graduate education and continuous professional development.
- Commitment to develop teaching for nursing and other support specialties
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Other
Essential
- Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Acceptance that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- High ethical / professional standards
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of the reformed NHS
- Evidence of knowledge of health and safety and clinical governance agendas
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).
