This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Otolaryngology, with a sub-speciality interest in Rhinology. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert care in Rhinology while contributing to the general ENT service.
This post will deliver 8.5 PAs supporting the ENT team and 1.5 SPA. This post will be available for a period of 12 months. The post will be based at the ENT department, General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale General Hospital.
The successful applicant should hold accreditation with the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in Otolaryngology. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Mr Moor, Clinical Lead for ENT
Consultant in Otolaryngology
Email: jamesmoor@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To deliver care to patients with ENT conditions at Leeds including:
1. Out-patient clinics
2. Supervision and management of in-patients
3. ENT Theatres
4. Regular on-call duties
To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site-specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
To contribute to teaching and academic progression within the department.
Job responsibilities
This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Otolaryngology.
This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the ENT team.
The post will be based at The General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale General Hospital. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a tertiary referral centre. The ENT Department consists of 14 Consultants. We cover all subspecialities in ENT including Rhinology, Skull base, Paediatrics, Head & Neck and Otology. We are looking for a fixed term locum to help with the expanding workload, with an interest in Rhinology preferable. There will also be on call commitments taking referrals from district hospitals as well as managing direct referrals.
Objectives of the Post
1. To deliver care to patients with ENT conditions at Leeds
2. To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site-specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
3. To contribute to teaching and academic progression within the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
* Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* Has completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
* Previous experience of supervising junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS (or equivalent) FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent qualification
* Has completed a recognised training programme in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
* Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
* Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
* OR
* Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
* OR
* Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
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