Consultant in Otolaryngology inSunderland inSunderland PUBLISHED
TUE 21 JAN 2025
The appointee will coordinate and deliver strategic and operational ENT services, participate in clinical governance and audits, and engage in the training of medical staff and undergraduates. The department is noted for its commitment to education, offering high-quality training facilities and resources, and is actively involved in research and innovation. Candidates will also have opportunities for continued professional development and engagement with local medical schools.
An opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to ensuring the ENT department is a reference point of excellence in South Tyneside and Sunderland and across the NHS.
We are looking for a Substantive Consultant in Otolaryngology with a specialist interest in Head and Neck. Applicants should show a commitment to H&N. They should either hold FRCS (ORL HNS) or equivalent, have full GMC registration, be on the specialist register (or be within 6 months of CCT). This is a substantive FTE post with an indicative 10PA job plan, although consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work less than full time. On call will be at 1:8.
There are many reasons to work at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT); from our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. STSFT is committed to respect, fairness, and civility. We promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture and working environment.
We aim to be an employer of choice and we invest in our people. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Otolaryngology with a specialist interest in Head and Neck to join a team of 7 WTE Consultants and 4 Less than full time consultants. The post will be based at the Sunderland Royal site with possible requirement for peripheral clinics at Durham, Washington or South Tyneside.
The Directorate comprises the specialties of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Audiology and Orthodontics, providing a sub-regional service to Sunderland, North Durham and South Tyneside covering a population of around 850,000.
ENT inpatient services are based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Patients are nursed on a dedicated H&N ward which has two high dependency bays for the post-operative management of complex patients and is staffed by dedicated H&N nurses. Screen displayed fibreoptic assessment is widely available throughout for both inpatients and outpatients. The department has a Medtronic Stealth Image Guidance System mainly used in Rhinological procedures. There are 2 main ENT operating theatres plus a separate paediatric theatre. ENT has access to a Da Vinci Xi robot and theatre staff provide specialist cover to ENT and OMFS. There is a dedicated H&N outpatient department, staffed by nursing staff from within the Directorate with Nurse Practitioners attached; Audiology is co-located.
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Interview date to be confirmed.
The post holder will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on-call rota (1in 8).
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the ENT Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Head & Neck.
The post holder is expected to possess CCT or equivalent and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder is expected to attend Directorate meetings and take part in Audit and Clinical Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a rolling half day. The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal as do all Medical staff in the Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the Service in keeping with National guidance.
The ENT Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is regarded as one of the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the Foundation School survey and GPVT scheme and JCST is very good. The Department has an excellent record of trainees passing Post-graduate examinations.
There is a representative from the department on the Regional Specialty Training committee. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a good training experience.
A well-stocked library with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate medical education centre at the SRH site. A good number of ENT texts and journals are available.
Newcastle Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away. Sunderland University has been awarded a Medical School with the first intake of student who commenced in September 2. The department provides educational opportunities for students from both medical schools.
The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
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