ENT Consultant Surgeon (Otologist) in London

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join the ENT Department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. The ENT Department comprises of 14 substantive Consultants, 10 middle grades and 7 juniors (GP registrars and core surgical trainees), delivering a high quality ENT Service to the South East of London (SEL). The post holder will be expected to provide a general Consultant ENT service to both adult and paediatric patients. The successful applicant will join at an exciting time, with the service working towards the successful and timely implementation of the South East London ENT & Urology High Volume (HV) Surgical hub at University Hospital Lewisham.

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The HV Surgical hub will provide two additional bespoke high volume ENT theatres for the population of SE London, increasing capacity to an ambitious and growing speciality. The hub is a key element of the SEL ENT clinical strategy and will enable the consolidation of high volume activity to support elective recovery in SEL, to effectively use resources across the system and to ensure significant improvements in patient access to timely treatment. Over the coming months we will be developing the new operational model for these theatres and there will be plentiful opportunity to work on improving current pathways for the benefit of the population served.

This opportunity will be to join our substantive consultant workforce as we will be expanding the team to support this SEL sector hub development. Lewisham has also recently submitted on behalf of SE London to be a pilot site for Right Procedure, Right Place programme, part of the national Elective Surgery Recovery and Transformation Programme.

Applicants should have established skills in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is essential. Research interest is desirable.

Clinical Responsibilities

The provision of elective, emergency and outpatient services at University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and other community based sites in south east London in conjunction with colleagues. The department provides routine paediatric ENT services, both elective and emergencies to children above the age of 2.

Medical Education & Teaching

This post holder will be expected to participate in Audit, teaching of Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing postgraduate medical education by attending conferences and training courses as required by the RCS. There will be opportunity for research/CPD during the supporting professional activity sessions. These sessions are designed to give the individual the flexibility to develop a specialist interest, undertake some research or teaching of the junior medical staff and to maintain skills. All Consultants will be expected to register for CPD.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

There is a wide ranging Clinical Audit Programme across many specialties within the Trust, supported by specialist staff. The Trust is also developing a number of collaborative care plans and has successfully introduced agreed protocols in recent years to improve patient care. Clinical involvement in Clinical Audit is of paramount importance. Clinicians are expected to actively participate in audit and generally to follow agreed protocols to enable the provision of high quality care.

Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
• Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
• Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
• Comply with all Trust policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• FRCS (ENT) or equivalent specialty specific higher degree
• On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work independently as an ENT specialist
• Ability to deal with all ENT emergencies
• Experience of dealing with difficult cases

Desirable

• Demonstrable sub-specialty experience and interest in Otology & Balance

Clinical Audit

• Experience of direct involvement in completed audits
• Awareness of clinical governance issues

Teaching Experience

• Experience of teaching junior doctors
• Familiarity with e portfolios

Desirable

• Relevant teacher training course
• Experience of setting up and organizing courses

Management and Administrative Experience

• Experience of administration

Desirable

• Relevant Management Course
• Experience of developing a new service

Research Experience

• Previous publications and presentations as first author

Desirable

• Above average track record for research, publications and presentations

Other Attributes

• Team player / ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Familiarity and understanding of working in the UK's National Health Service

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.