Job summary
Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week
Applications are invited for the substantive post ofENT Consultant with a special interest in Thyroid Surgery and Laryngology at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will also have experience in Thyroid surgery and Laryngology. This is a full time post offering 10 Programmed Activities.
Main duties of the job
The Countess of Chester Hospital is delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated team player to join our well-established Ear, Nose and Throat Department. The purpose of this post is to ensure that a comprehensive range of ENT services are provided to the population served by The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate should possess a broad range of skills in General ENT Surgery, Thyroid surgery and Laryngology as well as Head and Neck experience, and will be expected to integrate within the existing clinical team.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
- Relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Thyroid surgery & Laryngology
- Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team
- Broad experience in General ENT
Desirable
- Evidence of any additional training or fellowship in a specific area of ENT
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Experience of supervising and training junior medical staff
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Ability to organise, co-ordinate and lead a team.
- Effective communication skills
- Evidence of management and administrative experience
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring, empathetic and supportive attitude to patients
- Enthusiastic team worker with clear commitment to good team working and relationships
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
- Relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Thyroid surgery & Laryngology
- Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team
- Broad experience in General ENT
Desirable
- Evidence of any additional training or fellowship in a specific area of ENT
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Experience of supervising and training junior medical staff
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Ability to organise, co-ordinate and lead a team.
- Effective communication skills
- Evidence of management and administrative experience
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring, empathetic and supportive attitude to patients
- Enthusiastic team worker with clear commitment to good team working and relationships
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
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).
