Job summary
There is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the ENT department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is the largest multi-site Trust in the UK. The ENT Department works across four sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH), Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Solihull Hospital (SH).
The Birmingham Thyroid Surgery Fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to work within a high-volume supra-regional university teaching hospital with a multidisciplinary focus. Our aim is to provide comprehensive training in the surgical management of a wide range of thyroid and parathyroid conditions. The fellowship offers exposure to the medical and surgical management of malignant and benign thyroid cases, including retrosternal disease. In addition, the ENT department provides a large volume of parathyroid operations, including primary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Outpatient commitments include specialist thyroid clinics, thyroid oncology clinic and MTC clinic. Our department has close connections with University of Birmingham. From an academic perspective, the department is currently involved in national clinical trials and there is plenty of opportunity to undertake research during the fellowship.
Main duties of the job
The ENT Department has 30 full time equivalent consultants and 3 part time consultants. Within the ENT department at UHB, there are currently 9 consultants specialising in Head & Neck and thyroid surgery. The pan-Birmingham Head & Neck and thyroid MDT is one of the largest MDTs in the country. The department performs around 500 thyroid/parathyroid operations per year.
The middle grade tier within the department consists of 7 middle grade doctors at the HGS site, including the Thyroid Fellow, 3 Associate Specialists, 3 residents,2 speciality doctors and 1 Medical Training Initiative (MTI). At the QEHB site there are 8 middle grades, including 3 fellows (Head & Neck, Otology/Skull base and Rhinology/Anterior Skull base) and 5 residents. There are 6 tier one doctors at the HGS site and 8 at the QEHB site.
The appointee will be expected to undertake cross-site working with a formal job plan, with elective work based at QEHB and on call work based at HGS. All major head and neck elective theatre sessions will be at QE Hospital, and some day case procedures at the new Heartlands treatment centre.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT Department has 30 full time equivalent consultants and 3 part time consultants. Within the ENT department at UHB, there are currently 9 consultants specialising in Head & Neck and thyroid surgery. The pan-Birmingham Head & Neck and thyroid MDT is one of the largest MDTs in the country. The department performs around 500 thyroid/parathyroid operations per year.
The middle grade tier within the department consists of 7 middle grade doctors at the HGS site, including the Thyroid Fellow, 3 Associate Specialists, 3 residents,2 speciality doctors and 1 Medical Training Initiative (MTI). At the QEHB site there are 8 middle grades, including 3 fellows (Head & Neck, Otology/Skull base and Rhinology/Anterior Skull base) and 5 residents. There are 6 tier one doctors at the HGS site and 8 at the QEHB site.
The appointee will be expected to undertake cross-site working with a formal job plan, with elective work based at QEHB and on call work based at HGS. All major head and neck elective theatre sessions will be at QE Hospital, and some day case procedures at the new Heartlands treatment centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT Department has 30 full time equivalent consultants and 3 part time consultants. Within the ENT department at UHB, there are currently 9 consultants specialising in Head & Neck and thyroid surgery. The pan-Birmingham Head & Neck and thyroid MDT is one of the largest MDTs in the country. The department performs around 500 thyroid/parathyroid operations per year.
The middle grade tier within the department consists of 7 middle grade doctors at the HGS site, including the Thyroid Fellow, 3 Associate Specialists, 3 residents,2 speciality doctors and 1 Medical Training Initiative (MTI). At the QEHB site there are 8 middle grades, including 3 fellows (Head & Neck, Otology/Skull base and Rhinology/Anterior Skull base) and 5 residents. There are 6 tier one doctors at the HGS site and 8 at the QEHB site.
The appointee will be expected to undertake cross-site working with a formal job plan, with elective work based at QEHB and on call work based at HGS. All major head and neck elective theatre sessions will be at QE Hospital, and some day case procedures at the new Heartlands treatment centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GMC
- FRCS (ORL HNS) or
- CCT Holder or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical experience in ENT.
- Able to manage common emergency cases.
- Competent in emergency surgical skills.
- Competent in head and neck operations and diagnostics.
- Keen to learn advanced techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good understanding of research and evidence based management of thyroid disorders
- Regular presentation at national/international meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GMC
- FRCS (ORL HNS) or
- CCT Holder or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical experience in ENT.
- Able to manage common emergency cases.
- Competent in emergency surgical skills.
- Competent in head and neck operations and diagnostics.
- Keen to learn advanced techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good understanding of research and evidence based management of thyroid disorders
- Regular presentation at national/international meetings
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).
