ENT Consultant - Furness General Hospital

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Barrow in Furness

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 days ago

About the role

We are seeking a Consultant to join the current ENT team in the Trust. You will work Cross Bay with Furness General Hospital as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs. You will need to have a broad experience in general ENT. Any subspecialty interest in Otology is required and will be actively supported although on calls will need general ENT experience.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.

Morecambe Bay is nestled between the Lake District national park and the Yorkshire Dales as well as being in easy reach of the cities of Manchester and Liverpool, The area offers affordable accommodation with access to excellent grammar schools ranked as top in the country.

We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
Significant experience in management of ENT
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for Dentists)
Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent autonomous practitioner.
Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
Communicates effectively and can share decision making with patients, relatives, and carers
Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
Well developed communication skills, empathy and sensitivity
Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop the service.
Wide Range of Training in surgery demonstrated with SAC log book
Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on findings.
Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Eligible to work in the UK
Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post

Desirable

FRCS in otolaryngology
Evidence of audit and research experience
Higher professional qualification in ENT surgery, Teaching or Research and education
Developed area of specialist interest
Have previous employment in the NHS
Broad based ENT exposure for adults, paeds and emergencies
Previous held leadership roles
Attendance at and advanced communication skills course