We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking colleague into the role of a locum Consultant in General Otolaryngology with an interest in Paediatric ENT for a fixed 12-month post. This is a 10 programmed activity (PA’s) fixed term locum post created to support the elective recovery and support the General and Paediatric ENT services within the ENT department. As this is a vacancy within a substantive post the successful applicant can start as soon as possible.
It is an exciting time at the Trust with the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) having opened in October 2024 and we are looking for innovative and progressive clinicians to join us as we expand the service.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the full General Medical Council’s Specialist Register in Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery with a licence to practice, or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in general Otolaryngology with a wide experience in the subspecialty. The applicant will preferably have obtained a fellowship in Paediatric ENT surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our growing team of consultant ENT surgeons delivering elective and emergency care including contributing to a 1 in 8 emergency non-resident on-call rota. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all trust sites. Elective activity day-case and outpatient clinic is delivered at the Birmingham Treatment centre (BTC) with further elective outpatients, inpatient operating and on-call activity at Midland Metropolitan Hospital (MMUH). The Department is further supported by 2 Clinical Nurse specialist posts and a team of Resident doctors: 9 specialty middle grades, 4 core training level doctors (1CT, 2GPVTS, 1LED) and three Foundation year doctors.
To support our team, an interest in medical education is welcome and the successful candidates will be encouraged to take on an additional role as an educator. Active engagement in quality improvement activity and research is expected and as well as an active post-graduate teaching programme, the department is also committed to training the undergraduates from the medical schools of University of Birmingham and Aston University, Birmingham.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It is what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re with you all the way we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Director Surgery: Mr Edward Harper, Email: edward.harper@nhs.net
ENT Clinical Service Lead: Ms Ameera Abdelrahim, Email: ameera.abdelrahim@nhs.net Tel No: 0121 554 3801 (via switch)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or Equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Otolaryngology (or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at the time of interview)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ENT with a wide experience in General and paediatric ENT
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ENT emergencies and the care of elective ENT patients
Desirable
- Fellowship in Paediatric ENT Surgery
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- CCT in Otolaryngology or within 6 months of obtaining it
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
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