Junior Specialist Doctor; in Otolaryngology

Applications are invited for three ENT, Head-Neck Surgery Trust Doctors (Higher) based at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. All posts 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 services are at MMUH and ENT outpatients and Daycase unit is based at BTC with some additional outpatient clinics at Sandwell site. These are non-training jobs 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.

Must have achieved foundation trainee level competencies and 2-3 years of ENT experience. MRCS is essential. These posts have a varied weekly timetable, which includes on call clinical commitments, outpatient clinics and theatre lists. The post-holder 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.

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 (likely 1:9 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. 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.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.

Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

• ENT Resident Doctor Liaison:
  Mr M Zafar ENT Consultant Telephone  via switch Email:
• Clinical Lead ENT Ms Ameera Abdelrahim Telephone  via switch Email:
• Group Director Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam Telephone  Email:

Essential

• Basic medical qualification (eg.
  
  MBBS or equivalent)
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• FRCS or equivalent

Essential

• Relevant full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
• Evidence of training in Otolaryngology or equivalent experience and competencies