Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in ENT

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Job summary

We are looking for and ENT Registrar to run clinics, routine and emergency theatre lists, support ward-rounds, the on-call rota and carry out administration related activities

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participation in day-to-day activities of the department in cooperation with the rest of the END surgical staffing. You will need experienced in:

Experience in the management of patients with ENT problems.

Ability to manage ENT emergencies

General ENT surgical skills to intermediate complexity

Ability to perform Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Grommet insertion, Turbinate surgery, polypectomy and minor skin surgery without supervision

Understanding of clinical risk management

Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.

Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

o Free on-site parking

o Free tea and coffee

o Great flexible workingopportunities

o Discounted gym membership

o Lease car scheme

o Generous annual leave and pension scheme

o On site nursery (chargeable)

o Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-SURG1500A

Job locations

E.N.T. - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible to and work under the supervision of the ENT Consultants. You will be expected to participate in most of the day to day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the ENT surgical staffing. It is expected that you will participate in operating lists, out-patient clinics, and carrying out administration related to these activities. They are expected to help with in-patient management / provide advice to junior medical staff where appropriate. The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions. They will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital.

The post-holder will participate in the second-tier on-call provision for ENT emergencies. This on-call commitment is for MKUH only. The current on-call frequency is 1 in 6.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible to and work under the supervision of the ENT Consultants. You will be expected to participate in most of the day to day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the ENT surgical staffing. It is expected that you will participate in operating lists, out-patient clinics, and carrying out administration related to these activities. They are expected to help with in-patient management / provide advice to junior medical staff where appropriate. The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions. They will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital.

The post-holder will participate in the second-tier on-call provision for ENT emergencies. This on-call commitment is for MKUH only. The current on-call frequency is 1 in 6.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Experience in the management of patients with ENT problems
  • Ability to manage ENT emergencies
  • General ENT surgical skills to intermediate complexity
  • Ability to perform Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Grommet insertion, Turbinate surgery, polypectomy and minor skin surgery without supervision
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
  • Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise

Desirable

  • MRCS/FRCS
  • DOHNS
  • NHS Experience

Experience/Training

Essential

  • A minimum of 4 years' experience at Registrar or equivalent level in ENT
  • Adequate experience of the speciality of ENT to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients

Desirable

  • Ability to carry out outpatient and operating lists independently

Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
  • Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
  • IT and Computer Skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
  • Awareness of management issues - structures and planning
  • Interest in Audit, demonstrates knowledge of principles, methods and objectives of audit
  • Active involvement in Audit

Communication Skills and Teaching

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Capacity to work effectively in a multi -disciplinary team
  • Good organisational skills and time management

Other

Essential

  • Driving licence
  • Own transport
Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Experience in the management of patients with ENT problems
  • Ability to manage ENT emergencies
  • General ENT surgical skills to intermediate complexity
  • Ability to perform Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Grommet insertion, Turbinate surgery, polypectomy and minor skin surgery without supervision
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
  • Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise

Desirable

  • MRCS/FRCS
  • DOHNS
  • NHS Experience

Experience/Training

Essential

  • A minimum of 4 years' experience at Registrar or equivalent level in ENT
  • Adequate experience of the speciality of ENT to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients

Desirable

  • Ability to carry out outpatient and operating lists independently

Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
  • Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
  • IT and Computer Skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
  • Awareness of management issues - structures and planning
  • Interest in Audit, demonstrates knowledge of principles, methods and objectives of audit
  • Active involvement in Audit

Communication Skills and Teaching

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Capacity to work effectively in a multi -disciplinary team
  • Good organisational skills and time management

Other

Essential

  • Driving licence
  • Own transport

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

E.N.T. - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

E.N.T. - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant ENT

Mr Mark Draper

Mark.Draper@mkuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-SURG1500A

Job locations

E.N.T. - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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