NHS Locum Consultant in ENT - OtologyinNorthamptoninNorthamptonPUBLISHED WED 5 MAR 2025

The advertised position is full time locum (10PA) post subject to renewal depending on service needs. The appointee will join a well-established consultant team across the Northampton and Kettering combined Ears Nose and Throat (ENT) service. The appointee will be predominantly based at NGH. The post holder can have cross site sessions, if required, to meet service demands. The KGH and NGH combined offer comprehensive ENT care to around 800,000 people across district with a wider catchment for more specialised services.

The Kettering Hospital Trust became a foundation trust in 2008. KGH provides services at the Kettering Hospital at Kettering, supported by services at the Corby Clinic and other outreach clinics. Our catchment population is 400,000 which are expected to steadily increase above the national rate.

The Successful candidate will be offered 10 PA's for consideration in the first instance, and the possibility of an additional clinic/theatre as an additional DCC PA if agreeable. Direct Clinical Care/Admin 10 PAs on average per week.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and their Clinical Lead/ Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, as soon as possible after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.

The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

The following provides an outline of the expected clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Upon appointment the consultant will be given a specific "work programme" detailing the initial allocation of direct clinical care activities and supporting activities.

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