Job summary Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is recruiting up to four General Practitioners with a Special Interest in Ear, Nose, and Throat (GPwSI) to join our growing ENT medical team. Main duties of the job The Role: As a GPwSI in ENT, you will play a vital role in delivering outpatient clinics, providing specialist advice, and working closely with ENT consultants and primary care colleagues to improve pathways and patient outcomes. Responsibilities include: - Conducting outpatient ENT clinics (averaging two per week); - Triaging referrals and offering Advice & Guidance to primary care; - Providing education & training to GPs and healthcare professionals; - Developing care pathways to integrate ENT services within primary care and the community; - Contributing to service improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration. About us Why Join Us? - Be part of an innovative and nationally recognised NHS Foundation Trust CHFT is at the forefront of delivering elective recovery since the pandemic and has receivednational recognition for its achievements: -Value for Money Excellence Recognised by NHS Providers for delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring outstanding value for money https://nhsproviders.org/providers-deliver-achieving-value-for-money/calderdale-and-huddersfield-nhs-foundation-trust - Tackling NHS Waiting Lists CHFT featured on Sky News for its success in significantly reducing waiting lists, setting a benchmark for other NHS trustshttps://news.sky.com/story/this-nhs-trust-got-a-grip-of-its-waiting-list-can-others-around-the-country-do-the-same-13176645 - In January 2025 the Secretary of State for Health shared a short video about CHFTs progress on elective recovery, describing us as the best of the NHS(https://x.com/wesstreeting/status/1876228022434742383) - Work within a supportive and experienced ENT team in a well-established NHS Trust - Opportunity to enhance your clinical skills in ENT with consultant support and supervision - No on-call or emergency duties required - Flexible working within a structured 2.5 PA job plan including 0.5 SPA timefor professional development Who We're Looking For: -GMC Registered General Practitioner with a License to Practise -Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills -Enthusiasm for teaching, training, and service development Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary Depending on experience £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 372-SURG-MD168 Job locations Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Acre Street Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3EA Job description Job responsibilities Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has comprehensive facilities for the diagnosis, care and treatment of ENT disease. The successful candidate will be expected to provide ENT services in conjunction with colleagues and will contribute to the development of ENT services as follows: Clinical Assessment, investigation and treatment of patients referred to the service; Triaging of referrals received by CHFT as well as providing Advice & Guidance Provision of a range of clinical interventions as appropriate to the commissioned service (e.g. micro-suction, flexible nasal endoscopy, audiology, etc.); Links with other services to ensure that the full holistic needs of the patient are met (e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language services etc.); The knowledge to signpost patients to other support services, including local and national patient support groups. Education and liaison Provision of advice and support to local practitioners through non-face-to-face contact (e.g. telephone, internet) in the management of those ENT conditions within the expertise of the GPwSIs. Provision of support and training to GPs and members of the primary healthcare team in the management of common ENT conditions to enable other clinicians to develop, maintain and improve their level of clinical competence in the management of ENT conditions. The process of education should be supported through commissioning pathways. Liaise with and provide support for other ENT GPwSIs in the area and via Community ENT Group nationally. As part of a well-integrated service, GPwSIs should have good access to and support from secondary care specialist services. Service development/leadership Work with local secondary care specialists and other groups managing ENT conditions (e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language services etc.) to develop an integrated ENT service model that facilitates streamlined care pathways linked to the healthcare needs of the local community. In collaboration with other members of the local health community (e.g. GPs, practice nurses, extended primary care team (paramedics, community pharmacists, physicians associates for example), pharmacists, health visitors, school nurses), develop and implement management guidance in the care of common ENT conditions. Become involved in integrated training programmes across primary and secondary care for medical, nursing staff and extended primary care team members. Work with patients, the public and service providers to support an integrated, patient centred approach to commissioning services Job description Job responsibilities Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has comprehensive facilities for the diagnosis, care and treatment of ENT disease. The successful candidate will be expected to provide ENT services in conjunction with colleagues and will contribute to the development of ENT services as follows: Clinical Assessment, investigation and treatment of patients referred to the service; Triaging of referrals received by CHFT as well as providing Advice & Guidance Provision of a range of clinical interventions as appropriate to the commissioned service (e.g. micro-suction, flexible nasal endoscopy, audiology, etc.); Links with other services to ensure that the full holistic needs of the patient are met (e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language services etc.); The knowledge to signpost patients to other support services, including local and national patient support groups. Education and liaison Provision of advice and support to local practitioners through non-face-to-face contact (e.g. telephone, internet) in the management of those ENT conditions within the expertise of the GPwSIs. Provision of support and training to GPs and members of the primary healthcare team in the management of common ENT conditions to enable other clinicians to develop, maintain and improve their level of clinical competence in the management of ENT conditions. The process of education should be supported through commissioning pathways. Liaise with and provide support for other ENT GPwSIs in the area and via Community ENT Group nationally. As part of a well-integrated service, GPwSIs should have good access to and support from secondary care specialist services. Service development/leadership Work with local secondary care specialists and other groups managing ENT conditions (e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language services etc.) to develop an integrated ENT service model that facilitates streamlined care pathways linked to the healthcare needs of the local community. In collaboration with other members of the local health community (e.g. GPs, practice nurses, extended primary care team (paramedics, community pharmacists, physicians associates for example), pharmacists, health visitors, school nurses), develop and implement management guidance in the care of common ENT conditions. Become involved in integrated training programmes across primary and secondary care for medical, nursing staff and extended primary care team members. Work with patients, the public and service providers to support an integrated, patient centred approach to commissioning services Person Specification Qualifications Essential Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice Desirable MRCGP or equivalent Other higher degree (PhD, Masters) Specialist registration for ENT (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) Experience and Achievements Desirable Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the ENT specialty (CHFT will offer the option to train successful candidates) Understanding current issues within ENT and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions Teaching and Training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment Essential Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Digital Competence Desirable Evidence of innovation General Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice Desirable MRCGP or equivalent Other higher degree (PhD, Masters) Specialist registration for ENT (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) Experience and Achievements Desirable Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the ENT specialty (CHFT will offer the option to train successful candidates) Understanding current issues within ENT and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions Teaching and Training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment Essential Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Digital Competence Desirable Evidence of innovation General Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Acre Street Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3EA Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)