Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, cohesive, and friendly ENT department, due to the retirement of a substantive consultant colleague. The team comprises 7 substantive consultants, all with subspecialist interests. The successful candidate will have a subspecialist interest in otology and experience in paediatric ENT. All consultants in the department are involved in the delivery of general ENT services in addition to their subspecialist interest.
The post involves a 3-tier, 1:7, non-resident on call commitment supported by 7 middle grades (2nd tier) and 6 junior doctors (1st tier). Our junior doctors exclusively cover ENT only without need for cross cover from other specialties.
Main duties of the job
The otology services are well equipped with Zeiss operating microscopes, Medtronic high speed drills, Storz 4k videoendoscopic stacks and Storz surgical instruments, all replaced with new equipment within the past 3 years. A full range of otology middle ear ossiculoplasty prostheses are available and intraoperative nerve monitoring equipment is available as standard. Bone anchored hearing aid services are offered with full audiological support.
Subspecialist otology development will be available as per the successful candidate's areas of interest which may include support to develop endoscopic ear or middle ear implantation surgery. Appropriate support in terms of new equipment required to deliver new and novel services to the population of Cornwall will be given the highest priority.
The successful candidate will take an active role in the pathway management of patients referred to the otology service from primary care and engage with the wider team to develop innovative ways of delivering better care. Development of streamlined pathways in the management of vestibular disorders will be supported in conjunction with the existing otology and audiology staff.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or European Community Rights at time of interview
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general ENT
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Published in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or European Community Rights at time of interview
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general ENT
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Published in peer-reviewed 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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