Job summary
The advertised position is full time locum (10PA) post with initial 6 months fixed term contract subject to renewal depending on service needs. The appointee will join a well-established consultant team across the Northampton and Kettering combined Ears Nose and Throat (ENT) service. The appointee will be predominantly based at NGH. The post holder can have cross site sessions, if required, to meet service demands. The KGHand NGH combined offer comprehensive ENT care to around 800,000 people across district with a wider catchment for more specialised services.The Kettering Hospital Trust became a foundation trust in 2008. KGH provides services at the Kettering Hospital at Kettering, supported by services at the Corby Clinic and other outreach clinics. Our catchment population is 400,000 which are expected to steadily increase above the national rate.
The Successful candidate will be offered 10 PA's for consideration in the first instance, and the possibility of an additional clinic/theatre as an additional DCC PA if agreeable. Direct Clinical Care/Admin 10 PAs on average per week.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and their Clinical Lead/ Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, as soon as possible after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal andexternal. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.The following provides an outline of the expected clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Uponappointment the consultant will be given a specific "work programme" detailing the initial allocation of direct clinical care activities and supporting activities.
About us
NGH is one of the largest employers in the area and all of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Being a large DGH with a proud history, we are big enough to get interesting cases, but small enough to care, coach and develop. With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60medical undergraduates throughout the year, NGH provides comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities.
With this in mind, we have built a state of the art emergency assessment unit (Nye Bevan building) and are developing new ways of working to streamline in-patient care and optimize working with our partners.
NGH also has a large library, gym with swimming pool, and a brand new entrance with Marks and Spencer, Subway and Costa on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- FRCS or equivalent
- Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
- Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team
Training
Essential
- Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
- Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
- Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
- Display an ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
- Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- FRCS or equivalent
- Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
- Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team
Training
Essential
- Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
- Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
- Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
- Display an ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
- Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.
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).
