Locum Consultant in ENT

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Main area n/a Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Locum: 6 months Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (on calls) Job ref 407-SURGERY-

Site Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Town Birmingham Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/:59

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you'll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Job overview We are looking to appoint an elective and emergency care Ear, Nose and Throat Locum Consultant. The post holder will undertake duties in general Ear, Nose and Throat surgery with a specialist interest in Thyroid benign cancer.

The post holder along with the other ENT Consultants, will be responsible for the efficient organization and effective management of the Head and Neck Service and Thyroid ENT patients (adult and Paediatrics).

The post at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is currently in negotiation to be integrated into Black Country network. This job plan may involve approximately 20% of total PAs working offsite.

The post will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities per week and includes on call 1:5 weekday nights at Walsall Hospital. As Walsall operates a five-day service only Monday to Friday, all emergencies needing admission after 5pm on weekends are admitted to New Cross Hospital. (The network rota is 1:14)

Paediatrics work in week is accommodated in the paediatrics unit at Walsall and surgery undertaken within the hospital's main emergency theatre. At the weekend, paediatrics is accommodated within the paediatric facilities available at New cross Hospital.

Main duties of the job KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality ENT service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards;
• To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialties in relation to ENT problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by SpRs;
• To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics, including the management of patients referred as suspected Head and Neck cancers. Such patients will receive their diagnostics at Walsall and if suspicious, will be discussed at MDT prior to tertiary referral to the cancer centre. Benign conditions will continue to be managed at Walsall;
• To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students, and Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate.
• To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives.
• To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes;

Working for our organisation As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality ENT service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards;
• To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialties in relation to ENT problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by SpRs;
• To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics, including the management of patients referred as suspected Head and Neck cancers. Such patients will receive their diagnostics at Walsall and if suspicious, will be discussed at MDT prior to tertiary referral to the cancer centre. Benign conditions will continue to be managed at Walsall;
• To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students, and Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate.
• To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives;
• To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes;
• To support the on-going development of services for ENT Surgery, liaising with community and primary care services;

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR.
• Higher Medical Degree
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Ear, Nose and Throat (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
• Training Experience and able to cover Consultant duties.

CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of conducting Clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.
• Sub specialist interest in Benign Head & Neck Surgery /Thyroid Surgery
• Specialty training or fixed term programme in EAR, Nose and Throat, or equivalent experience and competence.

Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
• Experience of pathway redesign

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to participate in the training of Junior medical staff.
• Evidence of participation in education and training

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently.Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person's immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach In line with best practice and regulatory guidance, our selection process is fair, consistent and based on your ability to perform the role, contribute to the organisation and your potential for development.

What to expect:

• Application screening: Your application will be reviewed against the person specification
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