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Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
Consultant in Paediatric Otolaryngology
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth has a reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff.
The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department are looking to an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant in Otolaryngology who has specific interest in paediatric ENT to join our expanding team.
The Role
* Join an enthusiastic Paediatric ENT Team which provides care to a large population across East Hampshire and West Sussex, including airway services for the level three NICU on site.
* Undertake Paediatric ENT clinics and theatre sessions.
* Take part in the Acute ENT on-call rota.
We’re looking for
* An enthusiastic and motivated colleague.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
* Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights.
* FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent.
* Specific interest in paediatric ENT preferably with paediatric ENT fellowship training.
The Department
The ENT Department is based within the Head and Neck Care Group, which comprises the Departments of: ENT, Audio-Vestibular Medicine, Audiology, Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology.
Queen Alexandra Hospital is a large modern acute medical facility with a dedicated Children’s Hospital Wing within the main hospital, state-of-the-art ITU and large theatre complex. The ENT Department provides a full range of emergency and elective ENT services; Paediatric ENT (including intracapsular Coblation adenotonsillectomy, laryngotracheobronchoscopy, congenital neck and ear anomaly treatment and dedicated paediatric voice clinic), Otology (including cochlear implantation, bone anchored hearing aids and middle ear prostheses), Rhinology (including image guidance FESS), Head and Neck (including ablative cancer surgery, free flap reconstruction and endocrine surgery), Facial Plastic and Skull Base Surgery.
The paediatric patients are cared for on the surgical paediatric ward A8 within the Children’s Hospital Wing. There is a new dedicated Head & Neck Unit for adult inpatients with a same day emergency care service. There is a Theatre Admission Unit and Day Case Surgery Unit located next to the main theatre complex. There is a large audiology department that benefits from the presence of two Consultants in Audiovestibular Medicine. There is a charitable facility on the hospital site, The Elizabeth Foundation, that provides paediatric audiology services alongside specialised pre-school education for the hearing impaired with huge benefits to the population it serves.
The main ENT outpatient department is situated at the QAH site. Peripheral outpatient clinics are undertaken across Southeast Hampshire and West Sussex sites. Theatre sessions are all undertaken at the QAH site.
What can we offer you?
You will have the opportunity to develop your interests with the support of consultant colleagues.
Flexible working so you can balance personal interests, family life and work more effectively. We believe that our ability to attract high calibre staff will be enhanced by the fact that we can offer terms and conditions of employment best suited to individual circumstances and priorities.
Encouragement and support will be given so that you can continue your professional development.
Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, onsite gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our Beach Hut and many more!
Contact us today!
To discuss the role in more detail please contact Mr Costa Repanos, ENT Clinical Director on 02392 286766.
Once you have submitted your application you will be invited to visit the department for a tour.
Interview Date: 16th June 2025
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
* FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent.
* On the specialist register for otolaryngology.
Desirable
* International /National Head and neck fellowship.
Clinical Experience
* Entry on the GMC register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights.
* Good experience of general ENT and surgery.
* A specialist interest in Paediatric ENT.
Clinical Skills
* Demonstrable skills and experience of Otolaryngology.
* Understanding of clinical risk management.
Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
* Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.
* IT skills.
* Effective, confident presentation ability.
* Experience in and outside speciality.
Other
* Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need.
* Ability to work in multi-professional terms.
* Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints.
* Experience in quality improvement, service development or clinical research.
* Evidence of participation in audit.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Teaching.
* Publications.
* Prizes and honours.
* Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
* Evidence of managerial skills.
Respect and Dignity
* Non-judgemental approach to patients.
* Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals.
* Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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