Job summary
Applications are invited for an ENT, Head-Neck Surgery JSD (Higher) based at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals. This as a 12 month post from July 2025.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly department at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals - A busy ENT unit, covering Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and the Birmingham Treatment Centre (City Health Campus). Emergency, Inpatient and Paediatric service are at MMUH and ENT outpatients and daycase are based at BTC with some additional outpatient clinics at Sandwell site.
This non-training jobs is at ST3+ (Registrar) level and would suit doctors working towards joining surgical training or looking to achieve competences for the portfolio pathway to CCT in ENT. Applicants must have achieved foundation trainee level competencies and have ENT experience. MRCS is essential. Applicants should also possess the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, have good interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients with evidence of good clinical practice.
These posts have a varied weekly timetable, which includes on call clinical commitments, outpatient clinics and theatre lists. The post-holder will be responsible for the care of both elective ENT inpatients as well as acute admissions via A&E under the supervision of a consultant. Audit and research activities are actively encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The successful appointee will participate in both elective and on-call activity. The department offers excellent educational and training opportunities in theatre and clinics. There are regular teaching sessions in the form of Journal Clubs and Departmental teaching.Elective work in outpatients at both sites and alongside ward colleagues when on call.
There will be weekly allocated theatre lists including emergencies. Participation in the full shift on call rota (1:8 with prospective cover) covering MMUH, including post-take ward round is required.
A large majority of activities are consultant led. Inpatient work includes review of ENT emergency and elective patients, attending both elective and emergency theatre, and attendance on consultant ward rounds as well as performing ward rounds independently.
Although the post is non-training a named supervisor will be assigned monitoring the clinical and educational activities. Opportunities to progress and develop a subspecialist interest would be supported.
The duties of the job can be changed as per the requirements of the department and with appropriate notice.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion, please contact:
ENT Resident Doctor Liaison: Mr M Zafar ENT Consultant
Telephone ; 0121 554 3801 via switch Email: muhammad.zafar14@nhs.net
Clinical Lead ENT; Ms Ameera Abdelrahim Telephone ; 0121 554 3801 via switch Email: ameera.abdelrahim@nhs.net
Group Director; Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam Telephone; 0121 554 3801 Email: s.sivasubramaniam@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion, please contact:
ENT Resident Doctor Liaison: Mr M Zafar ENT Consultant
Telephone ; 0121 554 3801 via switch Email: muhammad.zafar14@nhs.net
Clinical Lead ENT; Ms Ameera Abdelrahim Telephone ; 0121 554 3801 via switch Email: ameera.abdelrahim@nhs.net
Group Director; Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam Telephone; 0121 554 3801 Email: s.sivasubramaniam@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification (eg.MBBS or equivalent)
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oRelevant full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
- oEvidence of training in Otolaryngology or equivalent experience and competencies
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
Desirable
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication
- Research experience/higher degree
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification (eg.MBBS or equivalent)
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oRelevant full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
- oEvidence of training in Otolaryngology or equivalent experience and competencies
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
Desirable
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication
- Research experience/higher degree
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
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).
