Job summary
- Main area
- Otology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Speciality Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Training Post)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 318-25-Oto
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Fellow in Otology (Post CCT)
NHS Medical & Dental: Speciality Doctor
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Applications are welcomed for a 12 month Fixed Term post for a Fellow in Otology at Gloucestershire Hospitals from August 2026-2027. This is a full time post (10PAs) based in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Candidates must have FRCS (ORL) and have CCT at the commencement of duties. The post has been developed to provide advanced specialist training in otology, the use of the laser in otology, the use of endoscopes and mirrors in otology and neurotology. The department has an international reputation for its development of laser techniques in otology and was the first ENT department to use Leica 3D imaging for teaching in theatre.
For more information about this post, please contact Miss Nina Mistry - 0300042208564
Main duties of the job
The post has been developed to
1) provide advanced specialist training in otology and neurotology (including the use of the laser in otology),
2) help support the activity of consultants with a specialist interest in otology.
3) provide on call support for the department
The post is a full time post for 10 sessions per week. One session will be allocated for CPD. There are seven fixed sessions per week and an average of one flexible session per week to enable the successful applicant to deputies for operating lists and out-patient sessions when others are on leave. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of duties, the post holder undertakes to deputies from time to time for absent colleagues. The post-holder undertakes exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. The post-holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care. The post-holder will be responsible to the on- call Consultant for any given day. The job plan is subject to review of middle grade training, service commitment and timetabling.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Gloucestershire is well known for its natural beauty, cultural and leisure activities. The county has many excellent state and private schools as well as colleges of higher education and its own university. There is good rail and road access to Bristol, Birmingham, South Wales and London.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See job description for further details.
Person Specification:
Essential qualifications:
Full General Medical Council registration
MRCS or FRCS
Essential clinical skills and experience:
At least 1 years’ experience of managing ENT patients
Good practical skills
Excellent communication skills
Must have an interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
Essential Management & Administrative skills:
Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialities, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
Familiar with clinical governance.
A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership.
Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS.
Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Knowledge of audit methodology
Computer Literacy
Excellent written & oral communication skills
Evidence of engagement in Quality Improvement (desirable)
Personal Qualities
A flexible collaborative approach
Good team worker
Upholding the trust values
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCS(ORL) or Equivalent
- CCT
- Completed higher Surgical Training in Otorhinolaryngology
Expereince
Essential criteria
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialities, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
- Familiar with clinical governance.
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership.
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS.
- Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of audit methodology
- Computer Literacy
- Excellent written & oral communication skills and good team worker
- A flexible collaborative approach
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of engagement in Quality Improvement
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Parsons
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07814063146
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