Consultant in Ear, Nose & Throat with Specialist Interest in Rhinology

The post-holder will be joining the existing 8 Consultants providing ENT services to the County of Shropshire and a substantial part of the adjacent Welsh County of Powys with a combined catchment population of approximately 560,000 and rising. This post is being advertised due to service expansion. The post-holder would be joining another full-time Rhinology and Skull Base consultant who would be happy to provide mentorship and support. Outpatient care is delivered for both adults and paediatrics at both sites - day-case and inpatient care is delivered at Telford currently. The post-holder is expected to contribute to not only routine Rhinology and facial plastics but to expand the service and develop the medical Rhinology service to further improve the care available locally.

Main Clinical duties include: To provide Rhinology care to both children and adults - in outpatient and theatre settings. To contribute to the established extended Rhinology service - focussing on extended endoscopic sinus procedures, local anaesthetic Rhinology and access to a busy facial plastic surgery skin service. To lead on the development of medical Rhinology services at SATH utilising the skilled MDT available. Participate in a general on call ENT service (1 in 9) - cover to both hospitals. Engage in teaching and training of junior staff. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.