Job summary
There is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the ENT department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.
This is a new post and it is open to those who have a subspecialist training in Otology. It will be expected that the appointee can complement the skills and the sub-specialities in the department. The appointee will be expected to support the ENT department by managing urgent and routine referrals in order to meet the targets. The appointee should be competent in complex major ontological surgery. There will be the opportunity to develop specialist skills such as hearing implant surgery.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is the largest multi-site trust in UK. The ENT Department works across four sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH), Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Solihull Hospital (SH).
The ENT Department has 30 whole time equivalent consultants. The appointee will be mainly based at QEH with some cross- site working. Elective theatre sessions will be at QEH and Heartlands Treatment Centre (HTC) or Solihull Hospital. Outpatient clinics are held at QEH, GHH, SH or HTC.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will include a commitment to clinic, theatre and on call duties. The on call commitment will be for the QEH admitting site and is currently run as a 1 in 14 1st on consultant, supported by a registrar and FY/CT on call. There is a separate 1 in 21 out of hours and weekend on consultant rota to support Solihull Hospital. All clinical activities are cancelled when on call as 1st on consultant. Time will be given for admin and supporting professional activities. The appointee will be expected to attend and contribute to Clinical Governance, teaching and audit within the department. Access to a car is essential for on call purposes.
Our consultants work within a culture of mutual respect and colleague support. We welcome individuals who follow the ethos of our department and are eager to deliver high quality care to our diverse population.
Candidates must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their CCT/ CSER at the time of interview. Candidates must have an advanced otology Fellowship at the time of commencement of the post.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.
In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Clinical responsibilities:
The appointee will be involved in running clinics, theatres and being included in the ENT consultant on call rota.
The candidate will join our exciting and expanding team of 30 whole time equivalent ENT Consultants across 4 sites in Birmingham providing a comprehensive secondary and tertiary level service to the Birmingham and wider area population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.
In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Clinical responsibilities:
The appointee will be involved in running clinics, theatres and being included in the ENT consultant on call rota.
The candidate will join our exciting and expanding team of 30 whole time equivalent ENT Consultants across 4 sites in Birmingham providing a comprehensive secondary and tertiary level service to the Birmingham and wider area population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered with GMC
- *FRCS (ORL HNS)
- *CCT Holder or within 6 months of obtaining CCT /CESR at time of interview
- *Higher degree either awarded or to be awarded within 12 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered with GMC
- *FRCS (ORL HNS)
- *CCT Holder or within 6 months of obtaining CCT /CESR at time of interview
- *Higher degree either awarded or to be awarded within 12 months
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
