Consultant in ENT

Job Summary

Applications are welcomed for a consultant post in Otolaryngology in a trust with a wide case mix in a spectacular part of the UK. The successful applicant will join a team of dedicated ENT surgeons working in harmony to provide excellent patient care. Areas of special interests will be welcomed, particularly head & neck & otology.

On call duties will be 1 in 5 on call. There is the expectation of attendance at the monthly ENT meetings incorporating governance, morbidity and mortality and education.

This is a replacement post, as the result of the planned retirement of one of our senior surgeons.

Main duties

The successful candidate will join a team of 5, mainly based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle but with some sessions at the trust's other units in Whitehaven, Workington or Penrith. On call duties will be at Cumberland Infirmary.

We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. We have a well-developed TNO service and have recently started transnasal laryngeal biopsies in OPD. The programme of support for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and experience.

We have a strong emphasis on training and have received a national awards in recognition of this. We have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.

Due to our location we have a number of services not normally found in hospitals of our size. We have an excellent unit that, despite being in a beautifully rural part of the UK, still regularly does major head & neck cases, including free flap surgery.

Benefits and Support

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
• * Subject to eligibility

Person Specification

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights
• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
• Roof of competency in emergency and elective index cases

Desirable

• Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• High level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology
• Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency. A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders
• A commitment to, and experience of teaching
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Teaching

• Experience of, and commitment to, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Understanding of training pathway in Otolaryngology including use of ISCP

Management and Administrative

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Otolaryngology service.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
• Experience of research and clinical governance

Communication

Skills and Abilities

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Team loyalty
• Positive approach to lessons learnt
• Confident approach without being arrogant

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Participation in on call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows:

• Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

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