Job summary
Applications are welcomed for a consultant post in Otolaryngology in a trust with a wide case mix in a spectacular part of the UK. The successful applicant will join a team of dedicated ENT surgeons working in harmony to provide excellent patient care. Areas of special interests will be welcomed, particularly head & neck & rhinology.
On call duties will be 1 in 5 on call. There is the expectation of attendance at the monthly ENT meetings incorporating governance, morbidity and mortality and education.
This is a replacement post, as the result of the planned retirement of one of our senior surgeons.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 6 , mainly based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle but with some sessions at the trust's other units in Whitehaven, Workington or Penrith. On call duties will be at Cumberland Infirmary.
We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. We have a well-developed TNO service and have recently started transnasal laryngeal biopsies in OPD. The programme of support for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and experience.
We have a strong emphasis on training and have received a national awards in recognition of this. We have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.
Due to our location we have a number of services not normally found in hospitals of our size. We have an excellent unit that, despite being in a beautifully rural part of the UK, still regularly does major head & neck cases, including free flap surgery.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases
Desirable
- Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rightsnagement & Administrative
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology
- Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency.
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- An interest in developing links with Primary Care
- Experience of working in a District General hospital
- Advanced fellowship (or equivalent) in subspeciality
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Otolaryngology service.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Understanding of training pathway in Otolaryngology including use of ISCP
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Governance
Essential
- Experience of research and clinical governance
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
- Continued Professional / Personal Development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in on call and emergency cover.
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases
Desirable
- Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rightsnagement & Administrative
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Otolaryngology
- Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency.
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- An interest in developing links with Primary Care
- Experience of working in a District General hospital
- Advanced fellowship (or equivalent) in subspeciality
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Otolaryngology service.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Understanding of training pathway in Otolaryngology including use of ISCP
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Governance
Essential
- Experience of research and clinical governance
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
- Continued Professional / Personal Development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in on call and emergency cover.
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
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).
