Job summary
The ENT team at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) are looking for an outstanding colleague to join our friendly and well-equipped department as a consultant otolaryngologist. The successful candidate will provide general ENT services with a sub-specialty interest to complement the current specialty skills within the department - ideally this would provide support to colleagues in rhinology or benign head and neck (+/- thyroid) surgery. The appointee will be part of a team of 6 consultants delivering care to West and North Dorset and South Somerset.
Informal visits to the department are encouraged.
To arrange this please contact Richard Sim, Clinical Lead for ENT, [email protected] or Megan Homer, Business Manager for ENT, [email protected] - 01305 254085.
Potential interview date: 29th July 2024
Main duties of the job
The post is full time covering 10 PA's (40 hours) including on call commitment. At present, there are no fixed out-of-hours commitments. The post holder will contribute to the ENT on-call rota as 1 in 5. The consultant is second on-call and non-resident. The first on-call rota is covered by the middle grade doctors.
About us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's purpose is to deliver compassionate and safe health care to our patients. We are the acute and specialist healthcare provider for our communities, delivering high quality care to meet our patients' expectations.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust achieved Foundation Trust status on 1 June 2007 under the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003. The Trust took over the responsibilities, staff and facilities of its predecessor organisation, West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust is the main provider of acute hospital care to the residents of West Dorset, North Dorset, Weymouth and Portland, a population of approximately 215,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the detailed job description for the main responsibilities of the job advertised.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice. CCT (proposed CCT date or CESR must be within 6mths of interview )
- An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years clinical experience in otolaryngology / head and neck surgery at specialist registrar level or equivalent
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience in general ENT with the necessary skills to enhance the department.
Desirable
- Appropriate UK experience
- Sub-specialty Fellowship (or equivalent)
Current Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the otolaryngology / head and neck elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service Development
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Ability to communicate effectively
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Dorchester
DT1 2JY