Job summary
Due to continued expansion of the Trust's ENT service, an opportunity has arisen for a substantive full-time Consultant Otolaryngologist to join the ENT team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The post is available immediately and will be based at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
The successful candidate must have full GMC registration and have completed Specialist Training. Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole-time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Applicants should possess FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent certification at the time of appointment and have had appropriate experience within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal hospital. It would be desirable for the candidate to be fellowship trained or equivalent in tertiary paediatric ENT.
The appointee will be expected to take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Mr Sanjeev Gupta, ENT Team Lead, Mr Mark Flowers, Clinical Director Surgery & Critical Care or Katia Allchurch Associate Director Sheffield Children's NHS Trust either can be contacted via 0114 2260525
Main duties of the job
This advert is for a 10 PA Consultant post in Paediatric ENT based at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This post is whole time paediatric ENT but may involve sessions at a regional district general hospital and may involve adult work if desirable to the candidate. The post is a general paediatric ENT post and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop a special interest in line with the needs of the department.
The Sheffield Children's Hospital offers a comprehensive range of tertiary referral paediatric Otolaryngological services, excluding tracheal surgery requiring the input of cardiothoracic surgeons. We have particular interests in endoscopic and open airway reconstruction, paediatric head and neck/salivary gland disease, and we run an Otology & Hearing Implant service.
The successful candidate will be expected to work a job plan made up of approximately 2PA's theatre, 3.5 PA's outpatient, 1.5 PA's clinical admin. 1 PA on call and 1.5 SPA's to total a 10 PA contract, this is subject to change dependant on the needs of the service and candidate once appointed.
On-call activity will take within an existing dedicated paediatric ENT rota based at the acute SCH site, provided by the existing consultant team. This includes non-resident on-call out of hours The candidate will cover ENT emergencies whilst on call and on an ad hoc basis at other times.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings. We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars. We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sanjeev Gupta on 0114 2260525
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 24th June 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sanjeev Gupta on 0114 2260525
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 24th June 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent qualification
- Certificate of completion of training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
Desirable
- Senior Clinical Fellowship training in tertiary paediatric ENT
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training and experience in Paediatric ENT and management of the Paediatric airway
- Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
- Clear involvement in audit
Desirable
- Preparation of audit
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Ability to teach
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Ability to teach
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty, Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Other requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on GMC specialist register
- Medical Insurance
- Right to work in UK
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent qualification
- Certificate of completion of training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
Desirable
- Senior Clinical Fellowship training in tertiary paediatric ENT
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training and experience in Paediatric ENT and management of the Paediatric airway
- Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
- Clear involvement in audit
Desirable
- Preparation of audit
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Ability to teach
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Ability to teach
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty, Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Other requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on GMC specialist register
- Medical Insurance
- Right to work in UK
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).
