Job summary
We are looking for 2 junior Doctors to join the ENT Department at the Jersey General Hospital of 4 full-time ENT consultants, covering all sub-specialties of ENT i.e. otology, head & neck, rhinology, paediatric ENT and skin cancer within the capacity of a general hospital. There will be ample time for teaching - both formal and ad-hoc, as the department does not have Specialist Trainees attached to it.
The job attracts 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). Direct clinical activity will involve ward rounds, out-patient clinics in parallel with consultant clinics, assisting in operating theatre and attending MDT meetings. There no out-of-hours on-call commitment but Clinical Fellows will be responsible for covering the acute calls during clinic hours. They will be expected to contribute to education of staff within the ENT department and within the wider hospital, including resident doctors.
As per the attached indicative timetable, Clinical Fellow will be entitled to one PA for professional development, as well as a fixed weekly teaching session. Working towards postgraduate qualifications is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The department carries out the full range of ENT services expected for a large district general hospital including middle ear surgery, full house FESS, thyroid surgery and paediatric ENT surgery above the age of 2yrs. Skull base surgery, cochlear implantation and free-flap surgery are undertaken at Southampton University Hospitals and advanced paediatric surgery is undertaken at Evelina Hospital in London. In terms of Head & Neck cancer, laryngectomies, neck dissections and major pedicle flaps are undertaken on island, with microvascular work being referred to the tertiary centres in UK. Medical oncology is provided on island but radiotherapy is undertaken in Southampton. There is the facility for BAHA insertion and ossiculoplasties and image-guidance is available for endoscopic sinus work.
About us
About us
Health care professionals in Jersey enjoy more autonomy and the opportunity to shape the public health service on an island on a development journey.
Jersey is a unique place to live and work and being a Doctor in Jersey is different. As a crown dependency, we are an Island nation which includes our own Health Care Service. And it is a service on the move with the new Enid Quenault health care facility opened in 2023 and commitment to improve and invest in further healthcare facilities including a brand-new acute hospital. Our patients and health professionals are at the centre of all we do, as a doctor you have more time to care and we give more time to you, for your development and wellbeing as well as the opportunity to carry out private patient work.
Teaching and Research
Health and Care Jersey is recognised for junior doctors and active teaching is encouraged in this role. It is expected that the post holder is participating in the training of medical staff and that the candidate will ensure that the training and learning needs are identified and facilitated. This includes educational support for the clinical fellows recruited directly to Health & Care Jersey.
Opportunities for participating in research are supported when appropriate. The Health & Care Jersey has an advantageous policy for professional leave and is supportive of external duties for the good of the wider profession.
We welcome multi centre research clinical trials if approved from a body such as NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a dedicated ENT Outpatients Department, with each consultation room being equipped with the expected required equipment, microscopes and separate endoscope stacks. Inpatients are admitted to general surgical wards and children are admitted to the dedicated paediatric ward which this on site. Consultants are provided with offices and a shared secretary.The department shares the Foundation Years doctors with General Surgery. They oversee the day-to-day care of the ward patientsThe department has very close links with the audiology department, who are adjacent, and there is a small multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals who maintain a special interest in head & neck pathology, including a speech therapist, a dietician and a parenteral feeding nurse. The hospital has a dedicated upper GI general surgeon and a maxillofacial surgeon who shares some head & neck cancer work.On Call
There is no out-of-hours on-call commitment but successful applicants will be responsible for covering on-call during clinic hours, taking calls from GPs, wards and the Emergency Department.
Departmental Statistics
There were 7341 outpatient attendances last year of which about 2,517 were new. Approximately 1000 operations are carried out each year. In terms of Head & Neck cancers, 40 new cases came through the department last year, an increase of 60% from the previous year.
Annual Leave Clinical Fellows are entitled to 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Jersey has an additional bank holiday for Liberation Day each year where applicable. Study leave for the purpose of professional development should be applied for through the supervising consultant and is approved by the Clinical Lead. Applications for compassionate leave should be made to the supervising consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- Completion of Foundation Years training (or equivalent)
- Current BLS Certificate
Desirable
- Current ALS Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- To demonstrate core values by treating clients and colleagues with respect, consideration, dignity and courtesy and to actively seek feedback from service users
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as an F3
- Ability to use IT, including email and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating patients as F1/F2
- Experience working in ENT
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
- A sound understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Working knowledge of MCLaw and DOLS
- UK NHS experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
Jersey General Hospital
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE1 3QS
Jersey
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