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ENT Consultant Surgeon - Rhinology and Paediatric ENT

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

London

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Acute

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking for a talented and motivatedindividual to join the ENT Department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. The ENT Department comprises of 13 substantive Consultants, 12 middle grades, 3 specialist registrars and 7 juniors (GP ST1-2 and FY2's), delivering a high quality ENT Service to the South East of London (SEL). It is expected that the successful candidate will complement the specialty interests available in the department and to that effect would be responsible for Rhinology & Paediatric ENT. The successful applicant will join at an exciting time, with the service working towards the successful and timely implementation of the Lewisham Surgical Centre. JD pending approval from Royal College

ENT Consultant Surgeon - Rhinology and Paediatric ENT

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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The Lewisham Surgical Centre will provide two additional bespoke high volume ENT theatres for the population of SE London, increasing capacity to an ambitious and growing speciality. The hub is a key element of the SEL ENT clinical strategy and will enable the consolidation of high volume activity to support elective recovery in SEL, to effectively use resources across the system and to ensure significant improvements in patient access to timely treatment. Over the coming months we will be developing the new operational model for these theatres and there will be plentiful opportunity to work on improving current pathways for the benefit of the population served.

This opportunity will be to join our substantive consultant workforce as we will be expanding the team to support this SEL sector hub development.

Applicants should have established skills in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is essential. Research interest is desirable.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a license to practice
FRCS (ENT) or equivalent specialty specific higher degree
On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent
Ability to work independently as an ENT specialist
Ability to deal with all ENT emergencies
Experience of dealing with difficult cases
Experience of direct involvement in completed audits
Awareness of clinical governance issues
Experience of teaching junior doctors
Familiarity with e portfolios
Experience of administration
Previous publications and presentations as first author
Team player / ability to work in a team
Good interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Familiarity and understanding of working in the UK's National Health Service

Desirable

oDemonstrable sub-specialty experience and/or interest in Rhinology & Paediatric ENT
Experience of audit outcomes positively influencing patient management
Relevant teacher training course
Experience of setting up and organizing courses
Relevant Management Course
Experience of developing a new service
Above average track record for research, publications and presentations .