Job summary
We are seeking a Speciality Doctor to join the current ENT team in the Trust, the posts will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
You will work Cross Bay with Royal Lancaster Infirmary as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs.
Broad experience in general ENT is desirable. Any sub-specialty interest will be actively supported.
This post will consist of Theatres, Clinics and On-call cover for the provision of the service and additional time for professional progression
Main duties of the job
The ENT department currently has 5 consultants, 3 Associate specialists, 7 Specialty Doctors and 2 junior doctors (CT1/2 at RLI, FY2 at FGH). We have two H&N Clinical Nurse Specialist, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner in post. There are specialised clinics such as a One stop Head & Neck clinic, Paediatric clinics, Voice and Vertigo clinic. The on call will be 1:4 weekends
We aim to provide patient care close to home. Our H&N network is with Royal Preston Hospital but we also have excellent ties with Manchester Royal Infirmary for Skull Base pathology and Rhinology related conditions. An elaborate audiology service is available for adults and paediatrics. There is an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well and we have strong connections with the Lancaster Medical School. We are a paperless department with e-prescribing and e-requesting.
You must have full registration with theGMCwith a licence to practice.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Professional qualifications in ENT, Teaching, Research or education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in management of ENT
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Well-developed communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
Desirable
- Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
- Evidence of Leadership roles, training or abilities
Training
Essential
- Wide range of training in surgery demonstrated with a log book
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of audits.
Research and development
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics / statistics
Desirable
- ethics / statistics Evidence of completion of audits.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous undergraduate teaching experience.
Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
- Willingness to be involved in service development and operational management
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement with the management process during training if possible
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively.
- Flexible working and personality
Desirable
- Positive personality
- Ability to travel between Trust sites if required
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA14RP