Locum Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates must be able to make independent decisions regarding patient treatment plans and be able to carry out independent theatre sessions on a broad range of ENT conditions. They must also be able to deal with difficult patients in an acute setting and manage patient’s expectations according to their treatment plan.

Ours is a fast-developing department consisting of young, enthusiastic, highly motivated Consultants and brilliant hard-working Specialist Doctors. We have grown our services and will continue doing so in order to respond to the needs of the population and the current financial climate.

We have set up training programs for the juniors in the ENT and A+ E departments. We are looking for a very keen individual, with innovative ideas, willingness to work hard and participate in the creation of a dynamic department.

The ENT on-call provides integral support to the local community as well as dealing with all aspects of ENT trauma. The majority of the service and treatment is provided in the A and E setting to ambulatory patients.

The successful applicant will be part of the 1:12 on call rota which is based at Broomfield Hospital.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

The post holder will provide

• Out of hours cover for new A&E attendances (Essex network area)
• Out of hours cover for ward patients (an average of 8 patients per week elective/emergency)
• Out of hours cover for elective patient’s emergency attendances
• Effective clinical risk management for ENT activity in all aspect
• an ENT service to both Children and Adults
• Develop a Head and Neck service in line with the population and departmental needs.
• Prepare and manage the H+N cancer MDT.
• Prepare for and take part at the combined MDT meeting with UCLH.
• Perform diagnostic head and neck surgery and other benign head and neck operations as per skills.
• Supervise and teach a team of specialist doctors at registrar level and a team of GPVTS trainees at junior doctor level.
• Work with GPs to develop community services and guidelines, providing support, teaching and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with GMC on the specialist register
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate training experience
• Undergraduate teaching experience

Experience

Essential

• Management Experience
• Attendance and participation in Hospital Committee meetings
• Audit
• Research in areas of special interest

Desirable

• Able to assist and supervise specialist doctors at registrar level
• Peer review publications

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)