Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant ENT Surgeon with interest in Rhinology
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
This is a new post created by the creation of an Elective Hub at the County Hospital site in Stafford so gives an exciting opportunity for development of the ENT/Rhinology services.
This consultant post will support the ENT team with both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and to support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. The team requires support from an enthusiastic ENT surgeon who can manage all aspects of ENT and Rhinology surgery
Main duties of the job
This consultant post is to support the ENT team with both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and to support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. The team requires support from an enthusiastic ENT surgeon who can manage all aspects of ENT and Rhinology surgery.
Specific surgical skills relating to ENT Rhinology surgery are required to assist with the surgical caseload. Medical education qualifications and experience are also highly desirable for this role.
The appointed applicant will have an integral role in assisting in waiting list backlogs, with routine new referrals, follow up appointments and general ENT operating lists. Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:14 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone. The Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a new substantive Consultant post. The successful applicant will do joint sessions at both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford. The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. The successful applicant will take part in an on-call rota 1:9 on a weekday frequency and 1:14 at the weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed
The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only but is looking to expand operating to 7.30 pm in February 2025.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in ENT Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Specialist Registration
Desirable criteria
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)
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
- Mr Sanjiv Bhimrao
- Job title
- Clincial Lead for ENT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782679420
- Additional information
Mr Isles, ENT Rhinology and Skull Base Surgeon – [email protected]
Mr Burnham, Directorate Clinical Director – [email protected]
Mrs Findler, Directorate Manager – [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
- Telephone
- 01782 674783
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