Job summary
Job Title: Specialty Doctor in ENT
Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Programmed Activities: 10
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in ENT at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH).
We are looking for and ENT Registrar to run clinics, routine and emergency theatre lists, support ward-rounds, the on-call rota and carry out administration related activities.
The successful applicant will join a highly motivated ENT team in MKUH. They will provide a range of services including outpatient clinics, theatre lists, in-patient work and on-call, and will participate in teaching both Under and Postgraduate students associated with the University of Buckingham.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, was awarded Teaching Hospital status from May 2015. This partnership will create exciting opportunities in the future for all staff in the fields of Clinical Research and Education. This new phase will include opportunities for Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and enhanced research facilities. A teaching and research background would be highly advantageous, but not essential, when applying for this position.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the department should they wish.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to participation in day-to-day activities of the department in cooperation with the rest of the END surgical staffing. They will need experience in:
Management of patients with ENT problems.
Ability to manage ENT emergencies
General ENT surgical skills to intermediate complexity
Ability to perform Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Grommet insertion, Turbinate surgery, polypectomy and minor skin surgery without supervision
Understanding of clinical risk management
Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible to and work under the supervision of the ENT Consultants. You will be expected to participate in most of the day to day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the ENT surgical staffing. It is expected that you will participate in operating lists, out-patient clinics, and carrying out administration related to these activities. They are expected to help with in-patient management / provide advice to junior medical staff where appropriate. The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions. They will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital.
The post-holder will participate in the second-tier on-call provision for ENT emergencies. This on-call commitment is for MKUH only. The current on-call frequency is 1 in 6.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible to and work under the supervision of the ENT Consultants. You will be expected to participate in most of the day to day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the ENT surgical staffing. It is expected that you will participate in operating lists, out-patient clinics, and carrying out administration related to these activities. They are expected to help with in-patient management / provide advice to junior medical staff where appropriate. The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions. They will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital.
The post-holder will participate in the second-tier on-call provision for ENT emergencies. This on-call commitment is for MKUH only. The current on-call frequency is 1 in 6.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registrations
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
Experience/Training
Essential
- Adequate experience of the speciality of ENT to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients
- A minimum of 4 years' experience at Registrar or equivalent level in ENT
Desirable
- Ability to carry out outpatient and operating lists independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- IT and Computer Skills
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
- Awareness of management issues - structures and planning
- Interest in Audit, demonstrates knowledge of principles, methods and objectives of audit.
- Active involvement in Audit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with ENT problems
- Ability to manage ENT emergencies
- General ENT surgical skills to intermediate complexity
- Ability to perform Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Grommet insertion, Turbinate surgery, polypectomy and minor skin surgery without supervision
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi -disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills and time management
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registrations
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
Experience/Training
Essential
- Adequate experience of the speciality of ENT to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients
- A minimum of 4 years' experience at Registrar or equivalent level in ENT
Desirable
- Ability to carry out outpatient and operating lists independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- IT and Computer Skills
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
- Awareness of management issues - structures and planning
- Interest in Audit, demonstrates knowledge of principles, methods and objectives of audit.
- Active involvement in Audit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with ENT problems
- Ability to manage ENT emergencies
- General ENT surgical skills to intermediate complexity
- Ability to perform Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Grommet insertion, Turbinate surgery, polypectomy and minor skin surgery without supervision
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi -disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills and time management
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).
