Job summary
An opportunity
has arisen to join a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to
ensuring the ENT department is a reference point of excellence in South
Tyneside and Sunderland and across the NHS.
We are looking
for a Substantive Consultant in
Otolaryngology with a specialist interest in Head and Neck. Applicants
should show a commitment to H&N. They should either hold FRCS (ORL HNS) or
equivalent, have full GMC registration, be on the specialist register (or be
within 6 months of CCT). This is a substantive FTE post with an indicative 10PA
job plan, although consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work
less than full time. On call will be at 1:8.
There are many reasons to work at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust (STSFT); from our commitment to putting people first to our
accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research,
innovation and tackling inequalities. STSFT is committed to respect, fairness,
and civility. We promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture and
working environment.
We aim to be an employer of choice and we invest in our people. Looking
after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also
provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and
support.
Main duties of the job
Applications
are invited for the post of Consultant in Otolaryngology with a specialist
interest in Head and Neck to join
a team of 7 WTE Consultants and 4 Less than full time
consultants. The post will be based at
the Sunderland Royal site with possible requirement for peripheral clinics at
Durham, Washington or South Tyneside.
The
Directorate comprises the specialties of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck
Surgery, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Audiology and Orthodontics, providing
a sub-regional service to Sunderland, North Durham and South Tyneside covering
a population of around 850,000.
ENT
inpatient services are based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Patients are nursed
on a dedicated H&N ward which has two high dependency bays for the post-operative
management of complex patients and is staffed by dedicated H&N nurses.
Screen displayed fibreoptic assessment is widely available throughout for both
inpatients and outpatients. The department has a Medtronic Stealth Image
Guidance System mainly used in Rhinological procedures. There are 2 main ENT
operating theatres plus a separate paediatric theatre. ENT has access to a Da
Vinci Xi robot and theatre staff provide specialist cover to ENT and OMFS.
There is a dedicated H&N outpatient department, staffed by nursing staff
from within the Directorate with Nurse Practitioners attached; Audiology is
co-located.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Interview date to be confirmed.
The post holder
will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on-call
rota (1in 8).
Overall
responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and
operational aspects of the ENT Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside
and the wider sub-regional catchment area.
These will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic
direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Head & Neck.
The post
holder is expected to possess CCT or equivalent and to be on the GMC Specialist
Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post
holder is expected to attend Directorate meetings and take part in Audit and
Clinical Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a rolling half day. The
post-holder will undergo annual appraisal as do all Medical staff in the
Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the Service in
keeping with National guidance.
The ENT
Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is regarded as one of
the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the Foundation
School survey and GPVT scheme and JCST is very good. The Department has an excellent record of
trainees passing Post-graduate examinations.
There is a
representative from the department on the Regional Specialty Training
committee. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training of all
medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a
good training experience.
A well-stocked
library with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate medical
education centre at the SRH site. A good number of ENT texts and journals are
available.
Newcastle
Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away. Sunderland
University has been awarded a Medical School with the first intake of student
who commenced in September 2019. The department provides educational
opportunities for students from both medical schools.
The appointee
will be expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal in
accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC
and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study
leave.
There are also
educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Interview date to be confirmed.
The post holder
will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on-call
rota (1in 8).
Overall
responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and
operational aspects of the ENT Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside
and the wider sub-regional catchment area.
These will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic
direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Head & Neck.
The post
holder is expected to possess CCT or equivalent and to be on the GMC Specialist
Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post
holder is expected to attend Directorate meetings and take part in Audit and
Clinical Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a rolling half day. The
post-holder will undergo annual appraisal as do all Medical staff in the
Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the Service in
keeping with National guidance.
The ENT
Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is regarded as one of
the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the Foundation
School survey and GPVT scheme and JCST is very good. The Department has an excellent record of
trainees passing Post-graduate examinations.
There is a
representative from the department on the Regional Specialty Training
committee. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training of all
medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a
good training experience.
A well-stocked
library with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate medical
education centre at the SRH site. A good number of ENT texts and journals are
available.
Newcastle
Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away. Sunderland
University has been awarded a Medical School with the first intake of student
who commenced in September 2019. The department provides educational
opportunities for students from both medical schools.
The appointee
will be expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal in
accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC
and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study
leave.
There are also
educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general ENT with sub-specialty expertise in Head and Neck.
Desirable
- Fellowship / Overseas attachment in Head and Neck.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the AAC.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Desirable
- Have experience in the development of a clinical service provision.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general ENT with sub-specialty expertise in Head and Neck.
Desirable
- Fellowship / Overseas attachment in Head and Neck.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the AAC.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Desirable
- Have experience in the development of a clinical service provision.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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).
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