Consultant in Head and Neck Surgery
Posted 11 hours 10 minutes ago by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Yorkshire, Huddersfield, United Kingdom, HD1 1
Job Description
Main area Ear, Nose and Throat Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 PA Job plan Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1:6 on call) Job ref 372-SURG-MD216-A
Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Town Huddersfield & Halifax Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (dependent on experience) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/:59
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit
Job overview Consultant in Consultant in Ear, Nose & Throat with specialist interest in Head and Neck Surgery.
An opportunity has arisen for a consultant ENT surgeon within the Head and Neck cancer team. Applications are invited for an Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant to join Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust alongside five other consultants and numerous Specialty Doctors, Registrars, Nurse Practitioners and Audiologists.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be expected to be independent in general ENT surgery with a focus on head and neck and management including benign disease and two week wait fast track referrals. There is an opportunity to tailor your practice to include other disciplines of ENT surgery.
The Head and Neck Cancer and Thyroid service works as part of the tertiary group with Bradford and Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Weekly MDTs take place where complex activity is referred to our tertiary partners. The post holder will need to be able to work with such teams at a high level to ensure patient care and transition is smooth.
Working for our organisation At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) , we are a compassionate and dynamic team of over 6,500 staff delivering exceptional healthcare across our two hospitals- Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary -as well as in community sites , health centres , and patients' homes. Supported by nearly 150 volunteers , we provide essential services ranging from urgent and emergency care , surgery , maternity , critical care , and paediatrics to end-of-life care and diagnostic imaging .
Our community health services, including sexual health , operate in Calderdale through Calderdale Royal and local centres like Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza . This broad spectrum of services ensures we meet the diverse needs of our population, providing care where it's needed most.
At CHFT, we are proud to have recently gained national recognition for our innovative approach to tackling some of the NHS's most significant challenges.
At CHFT, you'll join an innovative organisation with a strong track record of success, continually striving to improve, adapt, and above all put our patients first .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will have a job plan tailored to meet the collective needs of the individual and services provided, to include a selection or all of the following:
Qualifications
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £46.40, Standard £25.40 or Basic £25.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff) . click apply for full job details
Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Town Huddersfield & Halifax Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (dependent on experience) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/:59
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit
Job overview Consultant in Consultant in Ear, Nose & Throat with specialist interest in Head and Neck Surgery.
An opportunity has arisen for a consultant ENT surgeon within the Head and Neck cancer team. Applications are invited for an Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant to join Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust alongside five other consultants and numerous Specialty Doctors, Registrars, Nurse Practitioners and Audiologists.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be expected to be independent in general ENT surgery with a focus on head and neck and management including benign disease and two week wait fast track referrals. There is an opportunity to tailor your practice to include other disciplines of ENT surgery.
The Head and Neck Cancer and Thyroid service works as part of the tertiary group with Bradford and Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Weekly MDTs take place where complex activity is referred to our tertiary partners. The post holder will need to be able to work with such teams at a high level to ensure patient care and transition is smooth.
Working for our organisation At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) , we are a compassionate and dynamic team of over 6,500 staff delivering exceptional healthcare across our two hospitals- Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary -as well as in community sites , health centres , and patients' homes. Supported by nearly 150 volunteers , we provide essential services ranging from urgent and emergency care , surgery , maternity , critical care , and paediatrics to end-of-life care and diagnostic imaging .
Our community health services, including sexual health , operate in Calderdale through Calderdale Royal and local centres like Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza . This broad spectrum of services ensures we meet the diverse needs of our population, providing care where it's needed most.
At CHFT, we are proud to have recently gained national recognition for our innovative approach to tackling some of the NHS's most significant challenges.
At CHFT, you'll join an innovative organisation with a strong track record of success, continually striving to improve, adapt, and above all put our patients first .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will have a job plan tailored to meet the collective needs of the individual and services provided, to include a selection or all of the following:
- Head and Neck clinics (including Fast Track)
- General Anaesthetic theatre working
- Clinical triage, advice and guidance
- SPA (1.5PA, of which 0.5PA flexible)
- Audit and Research opportunities
- Monthly Clinical Governance.
Qualifications
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
- Relevant Higher Degree
- Specialist registration for ENT (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK)
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the ENT specialty
- Understanding current issues within ENT and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Critical Appraisal Skills
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £46.40, Standard £25.40 or Basic £25.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff) . click apply for full job details