About this role
Job summary
These posts have been created to meet increasing demand and support ongoing service expansion and transformation, with the aim to establish sub-speciality interests, and in line with plans for a new hospital at the Watford site and work underway for a new surgical elective hub at St Albans City Hospital.
Each post offers a 10 PA job plan with a flexible working structure, supported professional activities, and a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical governance
You'll be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, audit and service development initiatives, and provide high-quality patient care.
The post holders will be an addition to the team of 2 full time Consultants, Associate specialist and four speciality grade surgeons, trainee registrar and three SHOs. Situated within the pan-London region, the service closely aligns with ENT services at London Northwest, Bedfordshire and East & North Herts Hospitals; the appointees will join the regional network on call via East & North Herts.
Relevant capabilities should be clearly demonstrated on the list of surgical experience/procedures.Candidates will be considered for interview if they have a UK CCT/peri-CCT, are on the UK specialist register.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
To provide and support colleagues with the management of all adult and paediatric patients presenting with ENT conditions.
To develop close links with the ENT Team and undertake the responsibilities of outpatient ENT Clinics.
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and, junior medical staff, medical students and ENT Nursing Staff.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential application criteria:
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
CESR or
European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher ENT qualification/Fellowship
Proven ability to operate independently in:
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Thyroidectomy
For further information, please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Please refer to JD Essential
Full GMC
Desirable
Please refer to JD
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)