ENT Consultant - FGH

ENT Consultant - FGH

The closing date is 20 May 2025

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the ENT team based at Furness General Hospital, near the Lake District-England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This location offers an excellent work-life balance in one of the country's most scenic areas.

You will work across Cross Bay with Furness General Hospital as the primary site. The position involves 10 sessions per week, with potential for increased hours based on service needs. Candidates should have broad experience in general ENT; any subspecialty interests will be actively supported.

Proposed interview date: 4th June 2025

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality ENT services as part of the team, including outpatient, emergency, day-case, and inpatient care. Manage your work within departmental policies, exercising initiative to determine work activities.

Working hours: As per job plan.

On-call: 1:5 weekends and 1:4 weekdays, with prospective cover arrangements.

The job plan is subject to change and may involve working at other sites within the UHMB community.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community health facilities including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer comprehensive hospital services, including Emergency Departments and specialist units. WGH provides general hospital services and an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions. All hospitals offer outpatient, diagnostic, therapeutic, day surgery, and inpatient services, complemented by community outreach programs.

Our community services aim to support independence and health management through home visits, clinics, GP practices, and community hospitals.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under supporting documents. More information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website:

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register or within six months of obtaining CCT at interview.
• FRCS or equivalent higher surgical qualification.
• Evidence of audit and research experience.
• Higher qualification in ENT surgery, teaching, or research.

Experience

• Significant ENT management experience.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Involvement in audit activities.
• Specialist interests in ENT.
• Previous NHS employment experience.
• Broad ENT exposure, including adult, paediatric, and emergency cases.

Professional Values & Behaviours

• Adherence to GMC Good Medical Practice and professional standards.
• Demonstrates relevant knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Ability to evaluate and manage patients independently, formulating and adjusting management plans.
• Handles complexity and uncertainty effectively.
• Reflects on own competence and seeks help when necessary.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Respects patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Participates in appraisal, job planning, and performance reviews.

Leadership & Teamworking

• Recognises leadership roles and responsibilities.
• Builds effective relationships within teams and promotes teamwork.
• Possesses strong communication skills, empathy, and sensitivity.
• Has held leadership roles previously.
• Completed advanced communication courses.

Education and Training

• Identifies personal learning needs and maintains a development plan.
• Demonstrates surgical training with SAC logbook.
• Engages in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Has accredited teaching experience.
• Completes mandatory courses per ENT SAC curriculum.
• Provides evidence of previous teaching roles.

Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

• Acts promptly on patient safety concerns.
• Collaborates across teams to manage risks.
• Regularly audits clinical practice and acts on findings.
• Has completed a Quality Improvement Project.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values

• Embodies trust values and professional behaviours.
• Delivers safe, caring, and effective services.
• Supports diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Undertakes formal EDI training.

Other

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel independently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks in accordance with UK regulations.