About this role
Job summary
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Locum Consultant in ENT Surgery with interest in Otology to join the ENT Team at Tameside Hospital for 12 months.
The post holder will be expected to undertake both general adult and paediatric ENT work; this will include the management of elective and emergency patients. They will also be encouraged to develop an area of sub-specialist interest to complement the services currently provided by the ENT consultant team; an interest in Otology and paediatric hearing loss. We are a young and dynamic department, keen to progress our services and make the most of the opportunities available to us.
The successful applicant should have the ability and commitment to promote best practice in patient management in conjunction with delivering local and national targets. Your experience and enthusiasm will be supported by a skilled team of clinical staff along with a full complement of dedicated and trained nurses.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality surgical service to the people of Tameside and Glossop. The common aim will be to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service, teaching and research. Close teamwork is an essential requirement.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Person Specification
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching of junior medical staff
- Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
- Experience of supervising SpR's
- 12 month experiance in NHS
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students
- Experience of Audit
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- FRCS (ORL-HNS)
- Completion of basic medical training
- Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, Msc or equivalent)
- Completion of fellowship in area of candidate's interest
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in recognised relevant journals
Desirable
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Management & Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
- Management training
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
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside and Glossop ICFT
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)