Job summary
The successful candidate will participate in an ENT specific 1:7 emergency on-call partial shift rota at Core Trainee level.
This rota is shared with the specialist ENT advanced nurse practitioners. Although the unit accepts referrals from 3 neighbouring DGH trusts, there is no cross site cover with all admissions being admitted centrally to Aintree; emergencies may be received from Southport, Ormskirk & Whiston Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in an ENT specific 1:7 emergency on-call partial shift rota at Core Trainee level. This rota is shared with the specialist ENT advanced nurse practitioners and CT1S. Although the unit accepts referrals from 3 neighbouring DGH trusts, there is no cross site cover with all admissions being admitted centrally to Aintree; emergencies may be received from Southport, Ormskirk & Whiston Hospitals.
On site provision of emergency care is also occasionally required at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery which is also on the Aintree site and attached to Aintree hospital.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached job description
LUHFT department consists of 18 ENT consultants, all of whom have developed subspecialist interests and many of whom have both a national and international reputation for excellence and innovation within their fields of expertise.
Outpatient work at Aintree is delivered in a new (2010) 8 roomed, fully equipped ENT outpatient Suite. We have a designated ENT / MFU theatre suite at Aintree with 5 theatres. The department is supported by a state-of-the-art audiological service providing all aspects of audio-vestibular investigations and rehabilitation.
A bi-weekly thyroid MDT and weekly head & neck MDT takes place in a designated video-conference linked MDT room.
The hospital runs many national and international training courses. The department is committed to both research and audit work and the successful candidate will have access to an enormous amount of clinical outcome data from which they can develop their own research / audit interests under the supervision of a highly productive academic surgical team within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached job description
LUHFT department consists of 18 ENT consultants, all of whom have developed subspecialist interests and many of whom have both a national and international reputation for excellence and innovation within their fields of expertise.
Outpatient work at Aintree is delivered in a new (2010) 8 roomed, fully equipped ENT outpatient Suite. We have a designated ENT / MFU theatre suite at Aintree with 5 theatres. The department is supported by a state-of-the-art audiological service providing all aspects of audio-vestibular investigations and rehabilitation.
A bi-weekly thyroid MDT and weekly head & neck MDT takes place in a designated video-conference linked MDT room.
The hospital runs many national and international training courses. The department is committed to both research and audit work and the successful candidate will have access to an enormous amount of clinical outcome data from which they can develop their own research / audit interests under the supervision of a highly productive academic surgical team within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.
Person Specification
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience working in a busy tertiary centre and within multi-disciplinary teams (e.g, Thyroid, Head and Neck)
Desirable
- Attendance of leadership, management, advanced communication courses
Audit Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- Publication of audit results.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit submitted for publication/ peer review.
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research.
- Publication of research.
Desirable
- Evidence of awarded higher degree e.g., PhD
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation-Year training (or equivalent)
- Minimum 6 months experience in ENT.
- Evidence of continuing medical education (e.g. courses)
Desirable
- At least 6 months experience in ENT
- Experience working in the NHS at Foundation Year or Core Trainee level
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical students, clinical and nursing staff, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Running and managing courses/ conferences
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., word, excel, access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
Person Specification
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience working in a busy tertiary centre and within multi-disciplinary teams (e.g, Thyroid, Head and Neck)
Desirable
- Attendance of leadership, management, advanced communication courses
Audit Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- Publication of audit results.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit submitted for publication/ peer review.
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research.
- Publication of research.
Desirable
- Evidence of awarded higher degree e.g., PhD
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation-Year training (or equivalent)
- Minimum 6 months experience in ENT.
- Evidence of continuing medical education (e.g. courses)
Desirable
- At least 6 months experience in ENT
- Experience working in the NHS at Foundation Year or Core Trainee level
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical students, clinical and nursing staff, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Running and managing courses/ conferences
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., word, excel, access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
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).
