Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow post in the ENT department at Guy's Hospital, part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC)
This post is suitable for a Specialist Registrar who holds or is about to be awarded CCT (or equivalent) and is interested in getting further specialist experience before taking up a consultant post. An intercollegiate exam in Laryngology or equivalent is essential. Some undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience.
Main duties of the job
Overall purpose of the post:
* To assist in the provision of high-quality ENT services to Trust patients, with specific emphasis on laryngology ENT services, including the development of the
* To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high quality of patient care and to contribute to service developments.* To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.* To participate in research activities with the Department.* To help maintain the data collection of patients.
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 post is for tenure of one year. The appointment is primarily based at Guys Hospital. All adult surgery takes place at Guys Hospital. On-call duties will also include some off-site emergency activity at Kings College Hospital. The position is full-time and will include on-call commitments at an experienced SpR level. The post holder will be working with 2 experienced senior laryngologists. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in advanced laryngology covering voice, airway and dysphagia service. Our laryngology service is equipped with advanced technology for instance blue laser, laryngeal EMG, CO2 laser, high definition Pentax stroboscopes, Transnasal oesophagoscopes, Zeiss microscopes with recording capability etc. This enables us to provide innovative services in the field of laryngology safely and efficiently both in the outpatient and theatre facilities. Some undergraduate and post- graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience and hold, or be within a year of, CCT in Otololaryngology (or equivalent).
Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the Immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for tenure of one year. The appointment is primarily based at Guys Hospital. All adult surgery takes place at Guys Hospital. On-call duties will also include some off-site emergency activity at Kings College Hospital. The position is full-time and will include on-call commitments at an experienced SpR level. The post holder will be working with 2 experienced senior laryngologists. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in advanced laryngology covering voice, airway and dysphagia service. Our laryngology service is equipped with advanced technology for instance blue laser, laryngeal EMG, CO2 laser, high definition Pentax stroboscopes, Transnasal oesophagoscopes, Zeiss microscopes with recording capability etc. This enables us to provide innovative services in the field of laryngology safely and efficiently both in the outpatient and theatre facilities. Some undergraduate and post- graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience and hold, or be within a year of, CCT in Otololaryngology (or equivalent).
Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the Immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Person Specification
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Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold license to practice (2) FRCS Intercollegiate exam
- equivalent Otololaryngology training (2)
Desirable
- Hold or imminently to hold CST in Otololaryngology (2)
Interview
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT (2)
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology (2)
- Some personal experience in specialist laryngology surgery (2)
Skills/Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT (2)
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general Otolaryngology (2)
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research & medical audit (2)
- Publications demonstrating both an interest in the field and an ability to complete and write up research (2
Person Specification
interivew
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold license to practice (2) FRCS Intercollegiate exam
- equivalent Otololaryngology training (2)
Desirable
- Hold or imminently to hold CST in Otololaryngology (2)
Interview
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT (2)
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology (2)
- Some personal experience in specialist laryngology surgery (2)
Skills/Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT (2)
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general Otolaryngology (2)
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research & medical audit (2)
- Publications demonstrating both an interest in the field and an ability to complete and write up research (2
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
