Job summary
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We are seeking dedicated and experienced ENT (Ear, Throat and Nose) Specialists to join our team and provide a comprehensive range of ENT services to NHS patients referred by local GPs at the highest level of care.
The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering clinical triage, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice for patients with ENT conditions. Additionally, they will play a key role in maintaining clinical competence, ensuring patient confidentiality, and adhering to professional standards and guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical triage for all ENT referrals, ensuring appropriate onward referral to secondary care when necessary.
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with ENT conditions.
- Provide diagnosis, treatment, and advice for acute ENT conditions in accordance with local referral guidelines.
- Offer advice, treatment, and support for self-management of ENT conditions, promoting patient empowerment and well-being.
- Maintain accurate and timely record-keeping using clinical software and agreed-upon coding systems.
- Collaborate effectively with referring GPs to enhance clinical awareness and promote seamless patient care.
- Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, including the timely reporting of significant events and participation in Clinical Governance Meetings.
About us
Communitas Clinics is a provider of NHS community ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services, operating across London and the South East of England. Patients are referred to our service by their GP, and appropriate referrals are then treated in community settings by specialist clinicians.
Communitas Clinics has grown organically from a small service operating in one London borough, to an organisation employing over 100 staff and serving a population of over 4 million.
We are proud to be a part of the NHS family, and as an NHS third party provider we provide a patient centred service, improving access to advice and information and helping to increase knowledge and awareness of the management of relevant conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communitas
Clinics is seeking an experienced and dedicated ENT Consultant to lead the clinical
provision of our growing Intermediate ENT Services. This role has been
developed to address the increasing demand for Tier 3 community ENT services,
and the ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the clinical
delivery across our existing ENT contracts.
The successful
candidate will work closely with our Clinical Director to ensure the highest
standards of clinical governance, overseeing the clinical aspects of the
service while ensuring alignment with national clinical developments and
guidelines. You will have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, offer
peer support, and contribute to the professional development of our ENT
clinical team.
This position
offers the flexibility and autonomy to help shape the future direction of the
service, with input into working arrangements following your appointment. We
are looking for a collaborative and proactive individual who can help us
deliver exceptional care to our patients while supporting the continued growth
of our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communitas
Clinics is seeking an experienced and dedicated ENT Consultant to lead the clinical
provision of our growing Intermediate ENT Services. This role has been
developed to address the increasing demand for Tier 3 community ENT services,
and the ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the clinical
delivery across our existing ENT contracts.
The successful
candidate will work closely with our Clinical Director to ensure the highest
standards of clinical governance, overseeing the clinical aspects of the
service while ensuring alignment with national clinical developments and
guidelines. You will have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, offer
peer support, and contribute to the professional development of our ENT
clinical team.
This position
offers the flexibility and autonomy to help shape the future direction of the
service, with input into working arrangements following your appointment. We
are looking for a collaborative and proactive individual who can help us
deliver exceptional care to our patients while supporting the continued growth
of our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS: 1 year (preferred)
- Basic IT: 1 year (required)
- Patient Management software: 1 year (preferred)
Desirable
- Patient Management software: 1 year (preferred)
Experience
Essential
- NHS: 1 year (preferred)
- Basic IT: 1 year (required)
- Patient Management software: 1 year (preferred)
- Licence/Certification:
- GMC Registered (required)
- Registered Doctor, Associated Specialist, Consultant (required)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS: 1 year (preferred)
- Basic IT: 1 year (required)
- Patient Management software: 1 year (preferred)
Desirable
- Patient Management software: 1 year (preferred)
Experience
Essential
- NHS: 1 year (preferred)
- Basic IT: 1 year (required)
- Patient Management software: 1 year (preferred)
- Licence/Certification:
- GMC Registered (required)
- Registered Doctor, Associated Specialist, Consultant (required)
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).
