Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post in ENT. This is a permanent post.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services for the City of Bradford and surrounding areas, and has two large Hospitals; Bradford Royal Infirmary and St. Luke's Hospital. All main specialties are represented in Bradford, and the Trust has a bed base of approximately 1061 beds.
The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours, and have a number of family friendly policies.
Bradford has excellent road, rail and air links and boasts a wide variety of Art and Culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene. It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Peak District and Northumberland.
For further information, or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Deborah Quayle. Short listed candidates will be encouraged to visit the unit prior to interview.
Applications should contain names and addresses of three referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer), details of GMC/GDC registration.
Main duties of the job
Rhinology, Facial Plastics
The ORL-HNS unit perform the majority of rhinoplasty surgery for Bradford. In addition there will be opportunity for the post holder to observe facial plastic procedures subject to arrangement with consultants from the Plastic Surgery department at BTHT.
There will be ample opportunity to gain experience in rhinology and there are over 200 endoscopic sinus surgery procedures performed annually including frontal sinus surgery.
Otology
The ORL-HNS unit at BTHT offer a supra-regional cochlear implant service with over 100 implants performed per year. A wide range of otological conditions are seen and over 100 mastoid procedures are performed annually.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Assessment, investigation and treatment of patients referred to the service.
Provision of a range of clinical interventions as appropriate to the commissioned service (e.g. microsuction, flexible nasendoscopy, audiology etc.)
Links with other services to ensure that the full holistic needs of the patient are met
(e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language
services etc.).
The knowledge to signpost patients to other support services, including local and
national patient support groups.
Education and liaison
Provision of advice and support to local practitioners through non-face-to-face
contact (e.g. telephone, internet) in the management of ENT conditions within
Service development/leadership
Work with local secondary care specialists and other groups managing ENT conditions (e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language services etc.) to develop an integrated ENT service model that facilitates streamlined care pathways linked to the healthcare needs of the local community.
In collaboration with other members of the local health community (e.g. GPs, practice nurses, extended primary care team (paramedics, community pharmacists, physicians associates for example), pharmacists, health visitors, school nurses), develop and implement management guidance in the care of common ENT conditions.
Become involved in integrated training programmes across primary and secondary care for medical, nursing staff and extended primary care team members.
Work with patients, the public and service providers to support an integrated, patient centred approach to commissioning services.
Please see attached JD/PS for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Assessment, investigation and treatment of patients referred to the service.
Provision of a range of clinical interventions as appropriate to the commissioned service (e.g. microsuction, flexible nasendoscopy, audiology etc.)
Links with other services to ensure that the full holistic needs of the patient are met
(e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language
services etc.).
The knowledge to signpost patients to other support services, including local and
national patient support groups.
Education and liaison
Provision of advice and support to local practitioners through non-face-to-face
contact (e.g. telephone, internet) in the management of ENT conditions within
Service development/leadership
Work with local secondary care specialists and other groups managing ENT conditions (e.g. audiologist & hearing aid services, vestibular physiotherapy, speech and language services etc.) to develop an integrated ENT service model that facilitates streamlined care pathways linked to the healthcare needs of the local community.
In collaboration with other members of the local health community (e.g. GPs, practice nurses, extended primary care team (paramedics, community pharmacists, physicians associates for example), pharmacists, health visitors, school nurses), develop and implement management guidance in the care of common ENT conditions.
Become involved in integrated training programmes across primary and secondary care for medical, nursing staff and extended primary care team members.
Work with patients, the public and service providers to support an integrated, patient centred approach to commissioning services.
Please see attached JD/PS for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
Desirable
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
Desirable
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
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).
