South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to ensuring the ENT department is a reference point of excellence in South Tyneside and Sunderland and across the NHS.
We are looking for a Substantive Consultant in Otolaryngology with a specialist interest in Head and Neck. Applicants should show a commitment to H&N. They should either hold FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent, have full GMC registration, and be on the specialist register (or be within 6 months of CCT). This is a substantive FTE post with an indicative 10PA job plan, although consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work less than full time. On call will be at 1:8.
There are many reasons to work at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT); from our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. STSFT is committed to respect, fairness, and civility. We promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture and working environment.
We aim to be an employer of choice and we invest in our people. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression, and support.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Otolaryngology with a specialist interest in Head and Neck to join a team of 7 WTE Consultants and 4 Less than full time consultants. The post will be based at the Sunderland Royal site with possible requirement for peripheral clinics at Durham, Washington or South Tyneside.
The Directorate comprises the specialties of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Audiology and Orthodontics, providing a sub-regional service to Sunderland, North Durham and South Tyneside covering a population of around 850,000.
ENT inpatient services are based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Patients are nursed on a dedicated H&N ward which has two high dependency bays for the post-operative management of complex patients and is staffed by dedicated H&N nurses. Screen displayed fibreoptic assessment is widely available throughout for both inpatients and outpatients. The department has a Medtronic Stealth Image Guidance System mainly used in Rhinological procedures. There are 2 main ENT operating theatres plus a separate paediatric theatre. ENT has access to a DaVinci Xi robot and theatre staff provide specialist cover to ENT and OMFS. There is a dedicated H&N outpatient department, staffed by nursing staff from within the Directorate with Nurse Practitioners attached; Audiology is co-located.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on-call rota (1 in 8).
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the ENT Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Head & Neck.
The post holder is expected to possess CCT or equivalent and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder is expected to attend Directorate meetings and take part in Audit and Clinical Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a rolling half day. The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal as do all Medical staff in the Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the Service in keeping with National guidance.
The ENT Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is regarded as one of the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the Foundation School survey and GPVT scheme and JCST is very good. The Department has an excellent record of trainees passing Post-graduate examinations.
The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
* Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general ENT with sub-specialty expertise in Head and Neck.
* Fellowship / Overseas attachment in Head and Neck.
Qualifications
* Primary medical qualification.
* Full GMC registration.
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the AAC.
Personal Attributes
* Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
* Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
* Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
* Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
* Have experience in the development of a clinical service provision.
Management and Administrative Experience
* Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
* Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
* Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
* Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching and Education
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
* Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
* Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
* Involvement in quality improvement measures.
* Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
* Experience of clinical research.
* Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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.
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