Specialty Doctor in Otolaryngology (ENT)
Job overview
Applications are invited for the above post for Specialty Doctor in Otolaryngology (ENT).
The ENT Department provides a general Rhinology, Laryngology, Otology and Diagnostic Head and Neck Service and is located in a dedicated area that also houses the Audiology service, which is provided by a committed team of technicians lead by an Audiological scientist.There are a number of established specialist clinics including Neck Lump clinic, Joint Clinic, Voice clinic and Rhinology clinic. A specialist Otology Clinic and Balance service is being developed. There are regular Thyroid, Head and Neck and Joint OMF/ENT X-ray MDT meetings.
This is a full time (10PA) post and provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated clinician within a developing and growing service. The post is primarily based at Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
The on-call commitment is non-resident 1:7 hot week model for weekdays covering Luton & Dunstable Hospital with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Weekend on-call is non-resident 1:10 covering both Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.This will be middle grade on call with a Junior Doctor resident on each site and a Consultant available to support.
Main duties of the job
The post will commence as soon as possible for an initial 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.
A wide range of ENT procedures are carried out and there are special voice, rhinitis and combined oncology clinics. There are facilities for regular journal clubs, a well-stocked library and an active postgraduate medical centre which has recently been extended to provide additional facilities.
The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance, Full GMC Registration and an Enhanced Criminal Records disclosure for the successful candidate prior to commencement. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.
Residence is required within reasonable travelling time of the hospital. The Trust reserves the right to close this post when sufficient applications have been received.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the government’s new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt.This also means that by 3 February 2022 all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status or a legitimate exemption from these requirements as a condition of your employment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be :
- be required to provide a middle grade level of staff for the Department.
- attend out-patient clinics, both general and specialist, with his/her supervising consultants.
- support dedicated theatre lists and, dependant on the experience of the Specialty Doctor, he/she may be offered opportunities to operate independently during periods of annual leave.
- provide middle grade level of support to designated morning ward rounds
- assess and manage where appropriate patients presenting to the accident and emergency department, and to deliver designated Acute Treatment Clinics.
- undertake administrative duties and other ad hoc attendances at clinics, theatre, etc. with other consultants as required in the absence of the regular junior members of staff.
- work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective Consultant, or the on-call Consultant and, ultimately, the Clinical Director, at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
- In case of difficulties of any kind, seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. The Specialty Doctor is not expected to participate in any work beyond his/her level of expertise.
- participate in a non-resident on call rota providing a middle-grade level of cover as non-resident second on call (FY2 or equivalent will provide first level resident on-call, with a Consultant also always on call as third on call).
- participate fully in the regular Department Teaching and Audit meetings.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MBChB, MBBS or other recognized equivalent medical qualification
- Have full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of application
- MRCS (ENT) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Clinical training and experience of at least three years full-time hospital based postgraduate training in Otolaryngology
- Recent experience of working in ENT within the UK NHS setting
- Sub speciality Fellowship
- Ability to operate unsupervised
- Evidence of acquired skills
Management and Administration
Essential criteria- Ability to organise and manage staff rotas, out-patient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Good communication with patients and colleagues
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of effective team working and professional attitude
Teaching
Essential criteria- Experience in teaching clinical and operative skills to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Research , Audit
Essential criteria- Experience of Audit and research
- Understanding of the principles of applying research outcomes to clinical problems
- Participation in research projects
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Live within reasonable travelling time of Bedfordshire Hospital
- Have own car/current driving licence
- Be fit to carry out the duties of the post
- Be honest and reliable
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
- Committed to work within Trust policies as guided by the Clinical Director
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.