We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join the current ENT team in the Trust, the posts will be based at Furness General Hospital.
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.
Broad experience in general ENT is desirable. Any sub-specialty interest will be actively supported.
This post will consist of Theatres, Clinics, and On-call cover for the provision of the service and additional time for professional progression.
Main duties of the job
The ENT department currently has 5 consultants, 3 Associate specialists, 7 Specialty Doctors, and 2 junior doctors (CT1/2 at RLI, FY2 at FGH). We have two H&N Clinical Nurse Specialists and one Advanced Nurse Practitioner in post. There are specialised clinics such as a One stop Head & Neck clinic, Paediatric clinics, Voice and Vertigo clinic. The on-call will be 1:4 weekends and 1:8 weekdays.
We aim to provide patient care close to home. Our H&N network is with Royal Preston Hospital but we also have excellent ties with Manchester Royal Infirmary for Skull Base pathology and Rhinology related conditions. An elaborate audiology service is available for adults and paediatrics. There is an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well, and we have strong connections with the Lancaster Medical School. We are a paperless department with e-prescribing and e-requesting.
You must have full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
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
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
* Medical Degree from a recognised university
Desirable
* Professional qualifications in ENT, Teaching, Research or education
Experience
Essential
* Have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty.
* Equivalent years' experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
* Experience in management of ENT.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Professional Values & Behaviours
Essential
* Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice.
* 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, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on outcomes of treatment.
* Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required.
* Communicates effectively 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
Essential
* Awareness of responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate 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.
* Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
Desirable
* Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others.
* Evidence of Leadership roles, training, or abilities.
* Evidence of previous undergraduate teaching experience.
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential
* 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.
Desirable
* Evidence of completion of audits.
Other
Essential
* Eligible to work in the UK.
* Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post.
* Good interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential
* 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.
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