Job Summary
There is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the ENT department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust on a 10PA Job Plan. This is a fixed‑term locum 12‑month post, open to those able to work flexibly and help with inpatient and outpatient backlogs. The appointee is expected to complement the skills and sub‑specialities in the department, support the suspected urgent cancer referrals (2WW Pathway) to meet the targets, and be competent in ENT Head and Neck surgery. The ENT Department works across four sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH), Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Solihull Hospital. The appointee will undertake cross‑site working with an agreed job plan, with outpatient sessions at all UHB sites.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The job plan will include a commitment to clinic, theatre and on‑call duties. The on‑call commitment will be based at BHH, supported by a registrar and FY/CT on call. All clinical activity is cancelled when on call as 1st on consultant. Time will be given for admin and supporting professional activities. The appointee will attend and contribute to Clinical Governance, teaching and audit within the department. Access to a car is essential for on‑call purposes. The appointee will run clinics, theatres and be included in the ENT consultant on‑call rota. The post is suitable for those who can complement the skills and sub‑specialities in the department and is expected to support the department in achieving urgent cancer referral targets by seeing patients on the 2‑week referral pathway and participating in their management. Following restructuring, ENT operating will be at QEH and BHH sites. High‑volume low‑complexity surgery (day case) is delivered from the BHH site, and low‑volume high‑complexity work from the QEH site. All ENT consultant job plans will be based on the UHB surgical site strategy. The appointee will also take part in training and teaching junior doctors and allied health professionals.
Person Specification
General responsibilities: The post holder will work with local managers and professional colleagues for efficient running of the service. Must observe agreed policies, follow standing orders and financial instructions, comply with legislative requirements, infection control policy and training. Must be committed to Continuing Professional Development satisfying Royal College of Surgeons criteria.
Qualifications & Eligibility
- Registered with GMC
- FRCS ORL HNS & equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Remuneration and Working Conditions
Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental, Consultant band. Salary: £113,565.00 to £150,569.00 yearly. Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months. Working pattern: Full‑time. Job location: UHB Trust wide, Trust workplace: Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH.
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