Consultant in Otolaryngology - Rhinology (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Otolaryngology - [...]

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion.

With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking substantive Consultant ENT Surgeon with a special interest in Rhinology to join our team. This is a permanent 10 PA post to help with the elective backlog and to expand the SWB ENT consultant team as we have now moved to MMUH. The successful applicant will be supported to deliver and to develop sub-specialty interests to complement the existing consultant staff. It is an exciting time at the Trust with our brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) now open and we are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and progressive clinicians to progress the department at our new site. The Trust has also recently become part of the Black Country and West Birmingham Integrated Care System and there will be opportunity to be involved in the design of regional services.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the Full General Medical Council’s Specialist Register. Applicants within 6 months of attaining their CCT at time will be considered.

The successful applicant will join our growing team of 9 consultant ENT surgeons delivering elective and emergency care including contributing to a 1 in 8 emergency non-resident on-call rota. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all trust sites. Elective activity day case and outpatient clinic is delivered at the Birmingham Treatment centre (BTC) with further elective outpatients, activity at Sandwell Health Campus and inpatient operating and on call at MMUH. The Department is further supported by 2 Clinical Nurse specialist posts, 6 Specialty middle grades, 3 core training level doctors (one surgical and two GP trainees) and three Foundation year doctors.

To support our junior team, an interest in medical education is welcome and the successful candidates will be encouraged to take on an additional role as an educator. Active engagement in quality improvement activity and research is expected and as well as an active post graduate teaching program, the department is also committed to training the undergraduates from the medical schools of University of Birmingham and Aston University, Birmingham.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.

Birmingham is a vibrant, multi-cultural city and it is a very exciting place to live and work. It has a population of 1.1 million, the youngest in Europe. Its residents speak over 140 languages and blend different cultures and nationalities with history that is rich in industrial heritage. The area boasts affordable housing with popular residential districts such as Harborne and Sutton Coldfield an easy commute to either of the main hospital sites. There are a number of very good schools and colleges locally (including a number of independent and grammar schools such as the King Edwards Schools). Birmingham is a very green city with more than 8,000 acres of green space including impressive parks around the city. Due to our central location and good motorway connections we are in easy reach of a number of beautiful rural locations including the Peak District, Cannock Chase, the Lickey Hills and the Cotswolds.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Person specification:

• Qualifications: GMC FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Otolaryngology (or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at the time of interview)
• Clinical Experience: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ENT with a wide experience in Rhinology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ENT emergencies and the care of elective ENT patients Special interest that complements the existing consultants Fellowship in Rhinology
• Management and Administrative Experience: Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
• Clinical Effectiveness: Experience of conducting clinical audit Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Teaching and Training experience: Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines. The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff. Formal training in teaching
• Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience: Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues. Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. Evidence of having undertaken original research
• Personal Attributes: Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure An enquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
• Other Requirements: Full GMC Registration with license to practice Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate) An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Personal Circumstances: Residence within a reasonable distance of City Hospital Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.
• Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working: Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.