About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated Head and Neck/ENT Surgeon to join the department on a 10 PA job plan.
This replacement post is open to candidates with subspecialty training in Head and Neck Surgery who can complement and enhance the existing expertise within the department. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the Head and Neck Unit, including the management of urgent cancer referrals to ensure national targets are achieved.
Applicants should have fellowship training in major Head and Neck Surgery, including thyroid and complex airway surgery, and ideally possess consultant-level experience in these areas. The role includes commitments to outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and on-call duties, with dedicated time allocated for administration and supporting professional activities.
The appointee will be expected to contribute actively to clinical governance, teaching and audit, supporting the department's commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care. Access to a car is essential for on-call responsibilities.
As the largest multi-site NHS Trust in the UK, University Hospitals Birmingham offers a supportive and collaborative consultant culture built on mutual respect and professional development. We welcome individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering outstanding care to our diverse population.
Main duties of the job
General responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.
In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
The appointee will be involved in running clinics, theatres and being included in the ENT consultant on call rota.
The current post is a Head and Neck post, and it is suitable for those who can complement the skills and sub-specialities in the department. It is expected that the successful candidate will support the department achieve the targets for urgent cancer referrals by seeing the patients on the 2-week referral pathway and participates in their management.
Due to the restructuring of services following the UHB surgical site strategy, ENT operating will be at the QEHB and BHH sites. Head and Neck resections including laryngectomy, complex airway surgery, head and neck resections requiring free flap reconstruction, input of thoracic surgeons, transoral Robotic surgery and skull base surgery (low volume high complexity surgery) will be performed at the QEHB site. High-volume low complexity surgery (day case) will be at the BHH site. Therefore, all ENT consultant job plans will be based on UHB surgical site strategy.
It is also expected that the appointee will take part in training and teaching the junior doctors and other allied health professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with GMC, FRCS (ORL HNS) CCT Holder or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview
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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)