Ear, Nose & Throat Specialty Doctor
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
The service provides adult and paediatric outpatient and inpatient ENT activity at the major teaching hospital in Bristol, but also provides outreach clinics and inpatient support and advice across a range of other sites.
We are looking for an individual to join our large department to deal with an expanding workload. The Trust is the regional centre for otolaryngology, major head and neck surgery, skull base surgery, major ear surgery and hearing implantation.The post is for one year initially, but may be extendable or may become a substantive position after one year.
The post would suit a doctor who has completed core surgical training (or equivalent) and has experience in ENT.
It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to the academic, research and teaching aspects of the posts as it is based within the major regional teaching hospital.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include outpatient clinics, operating and emergency care. These activities occur in the University Hospitals Bristol precinct. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.b) Management and Leadership Responsibilities The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the departmental clinical lead and the Divisional Clinical Chair who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones.Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- At least 2 years’ experience as an SHO, or equivalent, in ENT.
- Experience as a registrar or equivalent in ENT.
- Knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of ENT to at least ST3 level and the ability to apply this in outpatients and theatre.
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Ability to perform ENT operative procedures without direct supervision.
Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Ability to provide clinical leadership for junior team members.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to be a flexible team member.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
- Positive approach to evidence based practice.
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent.
- DOHNS or other postgraduate qualification in ENT.
- As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
- The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
- UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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