• Job Description

  Req#: C9372-24-0062?language=en&page=1765&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a locum ENT consultant. The post is intended to bring the department up to a complement of 6 Consultants. We encourage applicants with any general interest, although experience in Laryngology or Rhinology is desirable. They would have responsibility for the on-going development of both adult and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.

  The timetable for this post involves clinical sessions at both Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital.

  This is a full-time locum post based on a 10 PA contract.

  Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees, if in a training programme within the UK or be in the process of completing the CESR pathway. Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise.

  The post holder will build and utilise governance links beyond the organisation, for example West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) Network to ensure high quality care is provided to patients.

  Main duties of the job

  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has comprehensive facilities for the diagnosis, care and treatment of ENT disease. The successful candidate will be expected to provide ENT services in conjunction with colleagues and will contribute to the development of ENT services.

  The trust is committed to changes in theatre timetabling to encourage more efficient use of resources, and is actively looking to pursue the provision of evening and weekend sessions as part of routine working.

  The post requires a flexible attitude to working practices, managing patients in partnership with other consultant colleagues and professional staff, and making the best possible use of resources put at the disposal of the department. This may require negotiated changes of duties and time-tabled sessions from time to time. All Consultants have a responsibility to liaise with their colleagues in order to co-ordinate their individual activities to ensure the clinical service operates effectively and effectively.

  The post holder will have 1.5 SPAs allocated in the first instance; of this 1.5 SPA, 0.5 SPA will be flexible in the job plan.

  Post-holders who wish to undertake and develop an ENT research portfolio will negotiate reasonable SPA time to enable research development.

  Please note that we would like applicants to specify the procedure and numbers in the application to aid shortlisting.

  About us

  ENT is part of the Head and Neck Directorate of the Division of Surgery and Anaesthetics. Each Division has a Divisional Director who is supported by a Director of Operations, along with finance, personnel and information technology support. Within the Division there are 5 Directorates.

  The Divisional Director is Mr William Ainslie, Consultant General Surgeon and the Director of Operations is Mr Tom Strickland.

  Each Directorate has a Clinical Director who is supported by an operational team with finance, personnel and Informatics support.

  The Surgery and Anesthetics Directorate includes:

  Anesthetics - Critical Care

  Anesthetics - Operating Services

  General Surgery & Specialist Surgery

  Head and Neck

  Trauma and Orthopaedics

  The Head and Neck Directorate includes; Ophthalmology, Orthoptics, Optometry, Ear Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Audiology.

  CHFT is a digital trust and therefore the successful post-holder will need to be comfortable in navigating a computer. This is an essential requirement.

  Date posted

  29 January 2024

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  372-SURG-MD107-D

  Job locations

  Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Acre Street

  Huddersfield & Halifax

  HD3 3EA

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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:

  • General ENT and fast track clinics
  • General Anaesthetic theatre working
  • Clinical triage, advice and guidance
  • Patient administration
  • SPA (1.5PA, of which 0.5PA flexible)

  • Audit and Research opportunities
  • Monthly Clinical Governance

  The Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA.

  The post-holder will share emergency duties with consultant colleagues. This currently equates to a 1 in 6 on call rota. This is a prospective on call rota.

  Please note that we would like applicants to specify the procedure and numbers in the application to aid shortlisting.

  Job description

  Job 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:

  • General ENT and fast track clinics
  • General Anaesthetic theatre working
  • Clinical triage, advice and guidance
  • Patient administration
  • SPA (1.5PA, of which 0.5PA flexible)

  • Audit and Research opportunities
  • Monthly Clinical Governance

  The Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA.

  The post-holder will share emergency duties with consultant colleagues. This currently equates to a 1 in 6 on call rota. This is a prospective on call rota.

  Please note that we would like applicants to specify the procedure and numbers in the application to aid shortlisting.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a current License to Practice
  • On the UK GMC specialist register for ENT or within 6 months at interview date of obtaining CCT for UK trainees
  • FRCS ORL or equivalent qualification

  Desirable

  • Relevant Higher Degree
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support certificate
  • Fellowship in subspeciality interest

  Clinical Experience & Training

  Essential

  • Demonstrate a high level of experience and competence in all aspect of ENT discipline
  • Wide range of elective and acute experience in general ENT and experience at sub-specialty level.
  • Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
  • Demonstrate experience with ENT surgical endoscopy and biopsy

  Desirable

  • Understanding of current issues within ENT and the future direction of the specialty
  • Experience of implementing change within a department/service
  • Attendance at a teaching course
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education

  Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

  Essential

  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
  • Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser.

  Desirable

  • Experience of supporting Nursing Staff in development and training

  Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

  Essential

  • Evidence of completed Quality Improvement Projects and Audit
  • Peer reviewed publications
  • Evidence of continuing research, presentations and professional development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of conducting research projects

  Management and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good understanding of referral pathway management and NHS structure
  • Evidence of leadership

  Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and quality assurance

  Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to develop services to meet recovery demands

  Desirable

  • Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.

  General

  Essential

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a current License to Practice
  • On the UK GMC specialist register for ENT or within 6 months at interview date of obtaining CCT for UK trainees
  • FRCS ORL or equivalent qualification

  Desirable

  • Relevant Higher Degree
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support certificate
  • Fellowship in subspeciality interest

  Clinical Experience & Training

  Essential

  • Demonstrate a high level of experience and competence in all aspect of ENT discipline
  • Wide range of elective and acute experience in general ENT and experience at sub-specialty level.
  • Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
  • Demonstrate experience with ENT surgical endoscopy and biopsy

  Desirable

  • Understanding of current issues within ENT and the future direction of the specialty
  • Experience of implementing change within a department/service
  • Attendance at a teaching course
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education

  Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

  Essential

  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
  • Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser.

  Desirable

  • Experience of supporting Nursing Staff in development and training

  Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

  Essential

  • Evidence of completed Quality Improvement Projects and Audit
  • Peer reviewed publications
  • Evidence of continuing research, presentations and professional development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of conducting research projects

  Management and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good understanding of referral pathway management and NHS structure
  • Evidence of leadership

  Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and quality assurance

  Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to develop services to meet recovery demands

  Desirable

  • Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.

  General

  Essential

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Acre Street

  Huddersfield & Halifax

  HD3 3EA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Acre Street

  Huddersfield & Halifax

  HD3 3EA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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