About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work as a Consultant in general ENT Surgery with a special interest in Otology.
The appointee will work closely with the existing Consultants and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service to patients. This post will appeal to appropriately trained and accredited clinicians who have enthusiasm and who are looking for a stimulating and challenging career. This exciting opportunity exists for appropriately trained registrars or experienced consultants, and candidates must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving this. The post will be based at Barnsley Hospital with weekday on call covering Barnsley hospitals only and weekend on calls including Sheffield and Chesterfield hospitals. The post-holder will also be expected to have a role in the training and teaching of registrars, junior doctors, medical students, nurses and other health professionals.
The Trust is happy to consider flexible working arrangements and / or extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance, support professional goals and personal development.
Main duties of the job
(a) Clinical Services:
The appointed clinician will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the planning, delivery and improvement of clinical care in ENT Surgery at Barnsley Hospital.
Work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high quality ENT Surgery service.
Advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of experience.
Liaise with other Health Care Organisations, Social Services, General Practitioners, Voluntary Organisations and the Hospice as required.
Keep services up-to-date and give direction to future developments
(a) Training and Education:
Contribute to the teaching of other grades of staff, both within and outside the department, including medical staff, nurses, paramedical staff and scientific and technical staff.
Consider a role as Educational Supervisor / Clinical Supervisor for Specialist Registrars, Core Trainees, Foundation Doctors.
(c) Clinical Governance
The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to the quality of service provided within the framework of the Trusts Clinical Governance arrangements. This will include:
Participation in the development of a satisfactory and consistent quality of clinical service by establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards and ensuring standards are met.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find the attached job description and person specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.
Person Specification
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Ability to work in a team Good communication skills Ability to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
Desirable
Good presentational skills
Qualifications Essential
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
Desirable
Relevant Higher Degree
Research/ Audit/ Teaching Essential
Evidence of clinical papers published in peer- reviewed journals Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates Training the Trainers Experience of participation in regular clinical audit, and ability to organize and present audits
Desirable
Broad experience of medical research and presentations at national or regional conferences. Appraisal training Experience of supervising research by junior staff Completion of Education Supervisor training
Experience Essential
Experience of the management of all common ENT conditions and broad clinical experience in Otology, FESS and Head & Neck Surgery
Training Essential
Higher Surgical Training in ENT and obtained CCST/CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Training in sub-specialist area of practice Fellowship or experience in Otology
Management skills Essential
Understanding of current NHS issues Efficient management of resources Organization and time management skills
Desirable
Management experience
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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)