Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist to join our team of consultants in the provision of ENT services on the Isle of Wight or other areas in partnership with the team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU). We are seeking a Generalist with a specialism to be confirmed based on experience.
This is a new post, ideal for someone to join the department with an innovative and enthusiast personality to develop the service in partnership with local and PHU consultants. Hence, we are looking for someone who has good clinical experience, ideally with FRCS (ORL) and would like to progress their career through CESR to attain the recognition as a specialist on the specialist register to work as a consultant. All support will be provided to achieve that goal within first few years of their appointment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder with work primarily on the Isle of Wight with one day per week working at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), this travel time is incorporated within the job plan.
Post holders will be allocated operating sessions, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work and other patient treatment.
Consultants and Specialist doctors will provide a 1 in 4 with prospective cover. On-call will commence Monday 9am until Monday 9am and is 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
**Please note this job description is currently pending Royal College approval**
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is an acute and ambulance trust serving a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders will be expected to carry out emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call); operating sessions including pre-operative and post-operative care, ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT), outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment and administration.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders will be expected to carry out emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call); operating sessions including pre-operative and post-operative care, ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT), outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment and administration.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MBBS or equivalent. Membership with the relevant Royal College for the speciality.
- GMC registration and licence to practice.
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in otolaryngology surgery.
- Able to perform outpatient otolaryngology diagnostic procedures including nasal endoscopes.
- Part of H&N MDT team and able to do supportive diagnostic work.
- Good experience in general ENT surgery.
Desirable
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Participation in national audits and research.
Motivation and Management
Essential
- Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost-effective ENT service.
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues.
Desirable
- Motivated to develop services.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
Desirable
- Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MBBS or equivalent. Membership with the relevant Royal College for the speciality.
- GMC registration and licence to practice.
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in otolaryngology surgery.
- Able to perform outpatient otolaryngology diagnostic procedures including nasal endoscopes.
- Part of H&N MDT team and able to do supportive diagnostic work.
- Good experience in general ENT surgery.
Desirable
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Participation in national audits and research.
Motivation and Management
Essential
- Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost-effective ENT service.
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues.
Desirable
- Motivated to develop services.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
Desirable
- Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
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).
