Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3 - ST5 equivalent) in response to service requirements in the Department of ENT for a period of 12 months.
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals. There is a good culture of collaboration between the NNUH and JPUH and staff are expected to continue to honour this commitment on appointment. The post-holder may be expected to provide clinical duties at both hospitals. The precise timetable may be subject to change in accordance with the requirements of the departments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to provide care to Ear, Nose and Throat patients as well as take part in the out-of-hour Tier 2 on-call service. The candidate will be part of a team providing management of ENT elective and non-elective care. The duties will include ward rounds, emergency care, elective outpatient clinics and elective operating, as well as participation in 2nd on-call rota. Currently all acute/emergency ENT admissions are to the NNUH, with only day time cover at JPUH.
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is a teaching hospital, and the post-holder will be expected participate in undergraduate teaching to medical students.
The clinical duties of this post will include general ENT, to support the needs of the ENT department, to assist the existing full-time consultants, and supporting staff, to provide a comprehensive ENT service to the Trust. These clinical duties will be predominantly at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, but the job plan may involve duties at James Paget University Hospital.
All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal, and risk management.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCS ENT
Desirable
- Higher qualification such as FRCS (ORL), Masters.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of previous experience in ENT at Tier 2, or above, level.
- Confident in providing Tier 2 level on-call cover
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Interests
Desirable
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Desirable
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, support staff, and patients.
- Proficient in IT skills
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCS ENT
Desirable
- Higher qualification such as FRCS (ORL), Masters.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of previous experience in ENT at Tier 2, or above, level.
- Confident in providing Tier 2 level on-call cover
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Interests
Desirable
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Desirable
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, support staff, and patients.
- Proficient in IT skills
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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).
