Job summary
Applications are invited for Locum Specialty Doctor in ENT to join the team of Consultants and wider medical and nursing staff in the Ear Nose and Throat Department of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
We seek an enthusiastic and self motivated person to join our forward thinking team. The post holder is expected to provide predominantly general ENT services. We are looking for a team player with an enthusiasm for teaching and training
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the team of senior medical personnel consisting of a team of 6 consultants and 1 Associate Specialists and 5 Specialty Doctors mainly based at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital but with some sessions at the outpatient department at St Peter's Health Centre in Burnley and our elective theatre suite at Burnley General Teaching Hospital. On call duties will be at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
All the Consultants provide a general ENT service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest.
The post holder will hold regular independent outpatient clinics and will be responsible for formalising patient care pathways. This involves care of adult and paediatric patients.
The post holder will also be responsible for pre, post and perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery as well as provision of care for the in-patients. This involves care of adult and paediatric patients.
The department is supported by the following medical staff: , 1 ST3+ trainees, 2 Junior Clinical Fellow, 1 FY2 trainee, 1 CT2 and 1 FY1 trainee. With further support from 1 ACP and 1 Specialist Nurse.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car of the relevant Trust Hospital base.
A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental staff in the NHS.
Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be referred to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring System) for their clearance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post to maintain the provision of ENT services for elective and emergency patients. The successful candidate will be expected to autonomously undertake outpatient clinics and elective surgery. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop their specialist interests as per departmental requirements
The on-call commitment will be on a 1:8 basis (prospective).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post to maintain the provision of ENT services for elective and emergency patients. The successful candidate will be expected to autonomously undertake outpatient clinics and elective surgery. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop their specialist interests as per departmental requirements
The on-call commitment will be on a 1:8 basis (prospective).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Previous experience within the NHS
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Training
Essential
- Evidence to show scope of relevant experience and practice for the role
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Development of a subspecialty interest within ENT
- Awareness of basic research methods
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six years of experience in ENT at Specialist Registrar or Staff Grade or Specialty Doctor or Clinical Fellow leve
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion independently in a range of ENT problems within the specialty
- Minimum of 6 months experience of working within the NHS
- Ability to lead when appropriate
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Organisation of Educational meeting
Professional Interests
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit that lead to introduction of change
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives effectively and with empathy
- Energy, enthusiasm and ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
- A caring attitude to patients and staff
- Ability to work effectively and supportively within a team
- Ability to work autonomously at a high level of clinical responsibility
Desirable
- Experience in patient education and counselling
Circumstances
Essential
- Access to private transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Previous experience within the NHS
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent Higher degree (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Training
Essential
- Evidence to show scope of relevant experience and practice for the role
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Development of a subspecialty interest within ENT
- Awareness of basic research methods
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six years of experience in ENT at Specialist Registrar or Staff Grade or Specialty Doctor or Clinical Fellow leve
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion independently in a range of ENT problems within the specialty
- Minimum of 6 months experience of working within the NHS
- Ability to lead when appropriate
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Organisation of Educational meeting
Professional Interests
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit that lead to introduction of change
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives effectively and with empathy
- Energy, enthusiasm and ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
- A caring attitude to patients and staff
- Ability to work effectively and supportively within a team
- Ability to work autonomously at a high level of clinical responsibility
Desirable
- Experience in patient education and counselling
Circumstances
Essential
- Access to private 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.
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).
