Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the ENT team to provide a highquality ENT service that aims to provide excellent patient care. Thisincludes delivery of out-patient, emergency, day-case and inpatientservices independently.
The post holder will be expected to manage their own workprogramme within the broad parameters of Department policiesand procedures, and will be responsible for determining theassociated work activities using their initiative.
Working Hours: As job plan
On-call: 1:5 on call weekends and 1:4 weekdays with prospectivecover
The anticipated job plan is included but may be subject to changesand involve working at other sites within the UHMB community
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in ENT Surgery at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust. This post is to support the current ENT service Cross Bay. The post holder will work as one of a team of 14, based at the University Hospital Morecambe BayFoundation Trust.
The ENT unit currently includes general rhinology, otology, paediatric and benign head and neck surgery, as well as sub-specialty disciplines such as, sialendoscopy, BAHA's, Trans nasal Oesophagoscopy, DCR's and Thyroid surgery.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Higher professional qualifications in ENT surgery, Teaching or Research and Education
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in management of ENT
- Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
Desirable
- Broad based general ENT exposure for adults, paeds and emergencies
Skills
Essential
- Experience of leading a clinical team
Training
Essential
- Wide range of training in surgery demonstrated with SAC log book
Desirable
- Suitable and mandatory courses as per ENT SAC curriculum
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Higher professional qualifications in ENT surgery, Teaching or Research and Education
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in management of ENT
- Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
Desirable
- Broad based general ENT exposure for adults, paeds and emergencies
Skills
Essential
- Experience of leading a clinical team
Training
Essential
- Wide range of training in surgery demonstrated with SAC log book
Desirable
- Suitable and mandatory courses as per ENT SAC curriculum
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).
