consultant Nottingham, England
Job description
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a full-time substantive ENT consultant with special interest in rhinology and anterior skull base at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. NUH is a NHS tertiary center which attracts regional referrals from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.
This is an exciting new full time post attracting 10 programmed activities (PA’s) to support and further develop the existing advanced rhinology and anterior skull base service. There will also be an opportunity to expand awake rhinology surgery.
The post is available to start with immediate effect. Applicants should be on the Specialist Register and have completed or be undertaking an anterior skull base fellowship. Subject to negotiation, it is likely that a suitable candidate currently undertaking a Fellowship would be encouraged to complete their advanced training before taking up the position.
Please submit your CV and operative logbook highlighting your anterior skull base/rhinology exposure within you application.
Main duties of the job
As a teaching Trust NUH has a strong relationship with the University of Nottingham. In partnership with the University of Nottingham, NUH operates two NIHR Biomedical Research Units - in Hearing & Deafness and Digestive Diseases. Academic interests will be strongly encouraged and supported.
Candidates are encouraged to make arrangements to visit the Trust, and should contact the following Consultants in the first instance if they wish to do so:
- Mr Yujay Ramakrishnan, Consultant Rhinologist and anterior skull base surgeon 0115 924 9924 ext 84848 or via email:
- Mr Rishi Srivastava, Head of Service, Consultant ENT Surgeon, ENT & Audiology 01159240024 ext 85224
- Ms Katie Midwinter, Consultant Rhinologist 0115 924 9924 ext 84848 or via email:
Working for our organisation
Our ENT department at NUH provides a comprehensive range of ORL-HNS services and is organized on a sub-specialty basis. The department is situated in a purpose built PFI building and is shared with Ophthalmology. Our outpatient consulting rooms has been equipped with new state-of-the-art videoendoscopic equipment. There is a 34 bedded inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology and a 22 bedded paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are three ENT operating theatres with a wide range of equipment including CO2 and KTP lasers, and Image Guidance systems.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications and Professional Regsitration
Essential criteria
- FRCS (ORL HNS) or an equivalent higher surgical qualification in speciality
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: * CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) * CESR or * European Community Rights CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Desirable criteria
- Higher professional degree in relevant topic
Clinical skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in head neck 2 week wait, oncological head neck surgery
- Clinical Skills/Experience Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals. Undertaken a national and/or international Fellowship in Anterior skull base Specific training in communication skills Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship level training within ENT head neck oncology
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
