University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the current ENT team based at Furness General Hospital, on the doorstep of the Lake District. This is the perfect area for those looking for a fantastic work-life balance in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
You will work Cross Bay with Furness General Hospital as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs. The post holder will need to have a broad experience in general ENT. Any subspecialty interest will be actively supported.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the ENT team to provide a high-quality ENT service that aims to provide excellent patient care. This includes delivery of out-patient, emergency, day-case, and inpatient services independently.
You will be expected to manage your own work programme within the broad parameters of Department policies and procedures, and will be responsible for determining the associated work activities using your initiative.
Working Hours: As job plan
On-call: 1:5 on call weekends and 1:4 weekdays with prospective cover.
The anticipated job plan is included but may be subject to changes and involve working at other sites within the UHMB community.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
* Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
* FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
* Evidence of audit and research experience
* Higher professional qualification in ENT surgery, Teaching or Research and education
Experience
* Significant experience in management of ENT
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
* Developed area of specialist interest
* Previous employment in the NHS
* Broad based ENT exposure for adults, paeds and emergencies
Professional Values & Behaviours
* Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for Dentists)
* Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
* Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on outcomes of treatment.
* Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent autonomous practitioner.
* Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
* Communicates effectively and can share decision making with patients, relatives, and carers
* Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
* Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
Leadership & Teamworking
* Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
* Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
* Well developed communication skills, empathy and sensitivity
* Previous held leadership roles
* Attendance at and advanced communication skills course
Education and Training
* Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop the service.
* Wide Range of Training in surgery demonstrated with SAC log book
* Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
* Accredited teaching experience
* Suitable and mandatory courses as per ENT SAC curriculum
* Evidence of previous teaching
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
* Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
* Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
* Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on findings.
* Completed QIP (Quality Improvement Project)
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
* Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
* Formal training in equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post
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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