Junior Specialist Doctor (Higher) in Otolaryngology
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff.Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do.
Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives.
We run services from Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus, Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, The Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes.As “People” is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues.
Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department.
Job overview
Applications are invited for 2 ENT, Head-Neck Surgery Trust Doctors (Higher) based at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. These are one year posts available to start as soon as possible. These posts provide an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly department at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - a busy ENT unit, covering Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and the Birmingham Treatment Centre (City Health Campus).Emergency, Inpatient and Paediatric service are at MMUH and ENT outpatients and daycase are based at BTC with some additional outpatient clinics at Sandwell site. These non-training jobs are at ST3+ (Registrar) level and would suit doctors working towards joining surgical training or looking to achieve competences for the portfolio pathway to CCT in ENT.
The department offers excellent educational and training opportunities in theatre and clinics. There are regular teaching sessions in the form of Journal Clubs and Departmental teaching. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have achieved foundation trainee level competencies and relevant ENT experience.
MRCS is essential. Applicants should also possess the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, have good interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients with evidence of good clinical practice.
Closing date: 2^nd MarchInterview date: 14^th March
Main duties of the job
The successful appointees will participate in both elective and on-call activity. Elective work in outpatients at both sites and alongside ward colleagues when on call. There will be weekly allocated theatre lists including emergencies. Participation in the full shift on call rota (1:8 with prospective cover) covering MMUH, including post-take ward round is required.A large majority of activities are consultant led. Inpatient work includes review of ENT emergency and elective patients, attending both elective and emergency theatre, and attendance on consultant ward rounds as well as performing ward rounds independently.
These posts have a varied weekly timetable, which includes on call clinical commitments, outpatient clinics and theatre lists. The post-holders will be responsible for the care of both elective ENT inpatients as well as acute admissions via A&E under the supervision of a consultant.
Audit and research activities are actively encouraged.. Although the post is non-training a named supervisor will be assigned monitoring the clinical and educational activities. Opportunities to progress and develop a subspecialist interest would be supported.
The duties of the job can be changed as per the requirements of the department and with appropriate notice.
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) opened October 2024 and provides care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Lead ENT; Ms Ameera Abdelrahim Telephone ; 0121 554 3801 via switch Email: [email protected]Group Director; Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam Telephone; 0121 554 3801 Email: [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Basic medical qualification (eg.MBBS or equivalent)
- MRCS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria- • Relevant full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
- • Evidence of training in Otolaryngology or equivalent experience and competencies
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust’s Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- NHS experience
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential criteria- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential criteria- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Peer reviewed publication
- Research experience/higher degree
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential criteria- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Formal training in teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.