About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the replacement post of Consultant in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, at University Hospitals Tees, based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. The post is intended for an individual with sub-specialist interest in Paediatrics who will be based at James Cook and will include outreach sessions at the key peripheral sites.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCS (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within approximately 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.
Main duties of the job
This post provides an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the existing team of ENT Consultants whilst delivering a sub-specialist interest in all aspects of Paediatrics. The successful candidate will link into a progressive and enthusiastic multi-professional team based at James Cook which provides comprehensive ENT services to the population of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
The department comprises a fully established complete subspecialised Otorhinolaryngology service. This includes Rhinology (with anterior skull base surgery), Otology (with lateral skull base surgery), Head and Neck surgery, the sub-regional Head and Neck oncology centre and Paediatric ENT. The department Hosts the North East Cochlear Implant service. Other specialist services in the department include adult voice, paediatric voice, airway and swallow, balance disorders, tertiary audiology and a comprehensive head & neck dystonia service, offering botulinum toxin treatment. We have a paediatric surgical ward and a level 2b paediatric critical care unit. We also have a dedicated paediatric emergency department and decisions unit, medical paediatric ward and a large neonatal unit
About us
The ENT department is centrally based within a modern purpose-built facility in the James Cook University Hospital, with a peripheral service network across the region. The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. The Paediatric ENT Team, led by Miss Kate Blackmore, enjoy a close and collaborative working relationship with the Paediatric and Neonatal departments, all based at James Cook.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Evidence of completion of formal training programme in ENT Training and experience in Paediatric airway surgery Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons/or Equivalent Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
Desirable
Training in laser surgery Training in appraisal techniques Qualifications in other specialist skill Educational Supervisor Training
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in specialist Paediatric ENT Experience of leading improvement programmes, implementing change and monitoring compliance Broad experience in General ENT Evidence of teaching/training resident medical staff and undergraduate students Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Evidence of research Evidence of any additional training or fellowship in Paediatric ENT Evidence of innovative service developments
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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)