Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time, Consultant ENT Surgeon to join a very enthusiastic ENT team at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Merseyside.
The successful candidate would be expected to work closely with our Audiology colleagues to provide a fully comprehensive ENT service to the patients of the Wirral.
Main duties of the job
The duties are those of a full-time or consultant with a job plan as detailed in the Recruitment Briefing. On-call commitment is 1:4 during week days covering only Arrowe Park Hospital. Week-end on call is currently 1 in 10, provided in clinical collaboration covering 3 hospitals - Arrowe Park Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital and Warrington Hospital. All the 3 hospitals have middle grade ENT cover provided by Registrars or SAS Doctors. All the consultants in the 3 hospitals meet regularly to discuss Clinical Governance issues.
The new consultant would be expected to do the duties of a General ENT surgeon and to compliment other colleagues.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant ENT Surgeon position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant ENT Surgeon position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent qualification in Otolaryngology
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via a recognised route or within 6 months of obtaining
- Completion of an accredited higher surgical training programme
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff
- Experience in teaching and training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and accommodating
- Able to work in a team with Consultant colleagues and juniors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent qualification in Otolaryngology
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via a recognised route or within 6 months of obtaining
- Completion of an accredited higher surgical training programme
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff
- Experience in teaching and training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and accommodating
- Able to work in a team with Consultant colleagues and juniors
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).
