Main area: ENT
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus on call)
Job ref: 164-6593968
Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Nottingham University Hospital
Town: Nottingham
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 24/01/2025
ENT H&N Consultant
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a full-time ENT Consultant with expertise in Oncological Head and Neck Surgery for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting new full-time post attracting 10 programmed activities (PAs). The successful applicant will be based at NUH although he/she may periodically be asked to provide support to King’s Mill Hospital. The service provides a comprehensive Head & Neck service to at least 2.5 million residents of Nottingham, Mansfield and Lincolnshire.
The Head and Neck oncological surgical service is currently provided by 3 oncological ENT Consultants and three Maxillofacial Consultants. In addition, we have at least 2 other ENT consultants who undertake office-based procedures like transnasal oesophagoscopy (TNO) and laryngopharyngeal biopsies in the outpatient setting.
The successful candidate will join a well-established enthusiastic, friendly multidisciplinary and multiprofessional team. For major head neck resections +/- reconstruction, ENT consultants often double up. For those with significant experience and interest, there is an opportunity to develop the Trans-oral Robotic Surgery (TORS), transoral laser resection and participate in microvascular flap reconstruction.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues from all related disciplines such as Maxillofacial team, Head & Neck Oncology, Speech & Language Therapy. Development of a research and academic program will be encouraged.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
There will be mentorship in the Trust for new consultants.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Full GMC registration
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: * CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) * CESR or * European Community Rights CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professional Qualifications/Development
* FRCS (ORL HNS) or an equivalent higher surgical qualification in speciality
* Higher professional degree in relevant topic
Clinical Skills/Experience
* Substantial experience in head neck 2 week wait, oncological head neck surgery
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
* Fellowship level training within ENT head neck oncology
* Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
* Specific training in communication skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Management Skills
* Completed a management course
* Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
* Able to work in a team (both clinical and multi-disciplinary) & share administrative responsibilities
* Higher management degree or qualification or training
* Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
* Ability to relate and communicate effectively with professional colleagues, other staff at all times
* Personal integrity and reliability and probity
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
* Ability to innovate and develop new technology and methods
Teaching, Audit & Research
* Experience in delivering simulation based training and developing a temporal bone dry lab.
* Experience in supervising allied healthcare professionals such as physician associates and clinical nurse practitioners.
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
* Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
* Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Please note that this post does not attract relocation expenses.
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