The advertised position is a full-time (10PA) permanent post. The appointee will have a specialist interest in otology but will be required to undertake general ENT service that includes 2ww, general rhinology, and paediatric ENT service.
The appointee will join a well-established consultant team across the Northampton and Kettering combined Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT) service. The appointee's base will be at NGH but will have cross-site sessions to meet service demands. The KGH and NGH combined offer comprehensive ENT care to around 800,000 people across the district with a wider catchment for more specialised services.
The Kettering General Hospital Trust became a Foundation Trust in 2008. KGH provides services at the Kettering Hospital at Kettering, supported by services at the Corby Diagnostic Centre and Nene Park. KGH covers the north of the county and has a catchment population of 400,000, which is expected to steadily increase above the national rate.
Northampton General Hospital (NGH) is a busy hospital serving south Northamptonshire with a catchment area of over 400,000 people.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and their Clinical Lead/ Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, as soon as possible after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
The Trust has the discretion to offer additional programmed activities in appropriate cases.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area, and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Medical degree FRCS or equivalent. Full GMC registration
* Will be required to maintain a full registration with General Medical Council
* On Specialist Registrar/accreditation
Knowledge
* Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical training. Part of this period may be a post equivalent with responsibility and training potential.
* Special interest that complements the Department.
Skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
* Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate research. Participate in and implement audits. Be actively involved with Risk Management.
* Motivated and focused, empathetic, driven, forward-thinking, persuasive, and influencing.
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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