Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Consultant otolaryngologist with specialist interest in Head and Neck surgery to join the team of Consultants at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. This is 9 months fixed term position, full time (10 Pas per week) with an on-call commitment.
We are a busy department with outpatient clinics and Theatre lists covering most sub-specialties of ENT except skull base work. This postoffers an opportunity for thesuccessful candidate to develop their knowledge & skills in a well-respected unit.
The Department ispart of the Kent Oncology centre, providingexcellent exposure to all aspects of Otolaryngology
The successful candidate will join the ENT Department and provide support to the existing team of 5 ENT Consultants, 5 Trust Doctors and 2 SPRs.
Main duties of the job
They will be expected to contribute to the department, be involved with inpatient and outpatient care, join in the non-resident on call rota, as well as contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior trainees.
Duties would also include clinical sessions at Tunbridge wells Hospital - Pembury, Maidstone Hospital and possibly outreach sites.
About us
The Trust was formed in April 2000 by the merger of the Mid Kent Healthcare Trust and the Kent & Sussex Weald NHS Trust. Its major hospitals are the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the Maidstone Hospital.
The new Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury has replaced the existing Pembury and Kent & Sussex Hospitals. This hospital opened September 2011. The Trust's Headquarters are at Maidstone Hospital.
The Trust's Chairman is Mr David Highton, the Chief Executive is Mr Miles Scott and the Medical Director is Dr Peter Maskell. Clinical services are organised into four divisions, each made up of a number of clinical directorates. The Clinical Director for the Head and Neck Directorate is Mr Luke Membrey, Consultant Ophthalmologist and the Lead Clinician for ENT is Mr Julian Hamann.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering for annual leave.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering for annual leave.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Registered with GMC
- Possession or within 6 months of CCT
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview o CESR or European Community Rights
- Higher surgical training in ENT within a recognised programme
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc MD
Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
Research
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Registered with GMC
- Possession or within 6 months of CCT
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview o CESR or European Community Rights
- Higher surgical training in ENT within a recognised programme
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc MD
Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
Research
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
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).
