About this role
Job summary
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellow. This is a fixed term post for a duration of 12 months. The post holder should be post CCT. They must have experience of working within the NHS and be able to demonstrate a good command of the English language. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Department after short listing and should contact Mrs Lisa Fraser or Mr Rajeev Mathew on 01865226929.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume prestigious head and neck centre, providing both secondary and tertiary level care. As a tertiary referral centre, the department manages major complex head and neck cases across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon and Milton Keynes. This includes both malignant and complex benign work.
This is a 12-month fellowship, aimed at candidates approaching the end of their higher surgical training with the FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent, or post-CCT. We welcome International candidates, who should make contact directly with the Fellowship organisers to discuss eligibility prior to application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a central role in the management of head and neck patients both in clinic, on the ward, decision making in the MDT and operating. There are opportunities to become involved in research as well as NIHR studies.
Our goal is to extend the candidate's surgical competency to that of a safe independent practitioner working within a head and neck multi-disciplinary team. On completion of the programme it is intended that the Fellow will be fully prepared to assume a Consultant position in a tertiary head and neck unit.
Surgical responsibility during the year will be tailored on a personalised basis depending on the candidate's progress, with progressively increasing responsibility in major cases. Teaching of registrars will be an important component of the Fellowship, in preparation for assuming a future Consultant position.
The successful candidate will have an initial meeting with their educational supervisor, and a discussion regarding objectives. Regular informal trainer feedback and periodic, formal evaluation of progress will occur within the fellowship. It is expected the candidate maintains an operative log during the fellowship, as well as further evidence when available e.g. patient feedback, reflective practice.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will gain specialist training in head and neck oncology ENT elective and emergency care, with a general out of hours on call commitment of 1 in 9. They will provide a specialist head and neck ENT service at secondary care level including leading the ward round, assessment of 2ww patients, investigation of potential malignancy, presentation and assessment at MDT, and major resection of head and neck malignancy. They will participate in an emergency service cover out of hours at registrar level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with license to practise
- Medical Degree
- Eligible for entry on to the GMC Specialist Register for ENT via CCT or CESR, or within 6 months of this.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of training in ENT via CCT or CESR, or within 6 months of completion
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at senior registrar level and to manage complex clinical problems
- Experience of working in the NHS at registrar level or higher
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Effective administration and time management skills
- Training in clinical management
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
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
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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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Hedley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)