CT LEVEL CLINICAL TEACHING FELLOW IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The ENT teaching fellow is an active member of the team with responsibility for day to day care of ENT patients under supervision of registrars and consultants. Active participation in regular outpatient and inpatient work, including emergency duty, is expected and forms an essential part of training. Self directed learning is encouraged with use of the wide range of educational opportunities available.

Theatre attendance is encouraged as well as observing specialist clinics and working with fellow non-medical professionals. Dedicated theatre teaching sessions are to be provided for this specific post, pending the competence and interest of the successful candidate.

After hours' emergency and ward cover is provided through a 1 in 6 full shift working arrangement compliant with EWTD.

The fellow will be expected to deliver and enhance specialty specific and generic teaching of undergraduate medical students from Stage 1 to Stage 5 across all trust sites. They will be involved in mentoring students, undergraduate examinations and in course assessments. They will develop teaching skills from attendance at staff development courses.

The post holder is expected to work flexibly across the academic year to ensure adequate progress in both main areas of activity. A flexible job plan will be agreed on upon appointment in discussion with the clinical and educational lead however the ratio of clinical: teaching will be 70:30.

Main duties of the job

This post offers a good opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate aiming to secure a higher surgical training post in Otolaryngology. The post is whole time, and operates a first on-call for ENT on a shared rota with General Surgery/vascular/urology (nights only).

The clinical teaching fellow will assist with development, co-ordination and delivery of undergraduate teaching at the James Cook University Hospital for students from Newcastle University and HYMS. The post provides the opportunity to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education which is funded.

The clinical element of the post constitutes joining the Core Surgical Training (CST) tier of trainees in contributing to the clinical workload, including the daily ward round and emergency clinics. The post offers opportunities to develop experience in all aspects of the specialty in a well-supported and closely supervised environment.

Interviews will take place on 16/05/2024.

About us

The ENT department is centrally based within a modern purpose built facility in the James Cook University Hospital, with a peripheral service network across the area. Recently rated as one of the best in the country for patient safety the Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities, shopping and nightlife.

The department has an established, Otorhinolaryngology service with other comprehensive subspecialised constituents, including being the MDT host and local centre for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire region, Children's ENT, Rhinology and endoscopic sinus surgery with balloon sinoplasty, and Otology and skull-base with a full implant service, including cochlear, and middle ear implants. Other specialist services in the department include adult voice, joint paediatric tracheostomy, voice and swallow, and a comprehensive tertiary head and neck dystonia service, offering botulinum toxin treatment.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-SC-MED-0339

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Registered Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent)

Desirable

BSc or other intercalated degree

Essential

oSuccessful completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent training

Desirable

MRCS Part II
ATLS

Essential

Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Experience of caring for ENT patients
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team
Evidence of teaching experience
oCommunication and language skills (ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English)

Desirable

Experience of caring for ENT patients
Experience of Clinical Risk Management

Person Specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Registered Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent)

Desirable

BSc or other intercalated degree

Essential

oSuccessful completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent training

Desirable

MRCS Part II
ATLS

Essential

Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Experience of caring for ENT patients
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team
Evidence of teaching experience
oCommunication and language skills (ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English)

Desirable

Experience of caring for ENT patients
Experience of Clinical Risk Management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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