Job summary
This is a full time ENT consultant post with a special interest in Otology. The post holder will also be expected to carry out some general ENT surgery. This post is a fixed term cover post to support the current focus on the Otology and General ENT long wait position.
The post will be based at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. Work is also carried out at King's College Hospital, and it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be medically /dentally qualified and maintain GMC or GDC specialist registration and hold a license to practice.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the role.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of ENT services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of ENT services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise and entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT.
- Otology Fellowship.
- Evidence of continuing professional / personal development/.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g MD; PhD; MS; MSc.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in adult ENT surgery sufficient to undertake general practice.
- Significant experience in Otology
Clinical Skills
Essential
- A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice, working with other specialities and intensive care departments in the management of cases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research and a demonstrable aptitude for participating in department research goals.
- Proven research ability at national level.
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors.
- Experience of medical audit with the field of ENT.
Desirable
- Publications in the specialist field of Otology
- Teaching qualification.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise and entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT.
- Otology Fellowship.
- Evidence of continuing professional / personal development/.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g MD; PhD; MS; MSc.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in adult ENT surgery sufficient to undertake general practice.
- Significant experience in Otology
Clinical Skills
Essential
- A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice, working with other specialities and intensive care departments in the management of cases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research and a demonstrable aptitude for participating in department research goals.
- Proven research ability at national level.
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors.
- Experience of medical audit with the field of ENT.
Desirable
- Publications in the specialist field of Otology
- Teaching qualification.
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).
