We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient organisation and effective management of paediatric ENT patients. They will join a group of four senior Paediatric ENT colleagues at St Mary’s, or a dedicated Paediatric ENT consultant surgeon at Chelsea and Westminster.
The post holder will work closely with other teams on multidisciplinary management of children with airway disease, head and neck conditions and complex health disorders involving ENT.
This post is a new post and will complement the existing skills of the department with the flexibility to respond to current and future service needs. It is anticipated that the post holder will develop the paediatric ENT service as well as other subspecialist interests in line with the needs of the department.
The position is supported by a robust mentoring commitment through our extensive consultant team and is supported by the ENT network in North West London.
Employment is subject to a six month probationary period.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent OR eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months
* Enhanced DBS Clearance
* Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
* FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
Experience
* Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
* Broad general experience in clinical adult and paediatric Otolaryngology
* Paediatric ENT fellowship demonstrating subspecialist training in Paediatric ENT surgery
* Experience in multidisciplinary management of children with airway disease, head and neck conditions and complex health disorders involving ENT
Trust Values
* Putting patients first
* Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
* Open, welcoming and honest
* Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
* Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Skills and knowledge
* Understanding of clinical governance audit
* Experience of Medical Management roles
* Good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS
* Training and experience in simulation
* Teaching qualification
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Evidence of reflective practice
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Managing self effectively
* Ability to plan whilst being innovative and flexible in approach.
* Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety with behaviour that reinforces these values.
* Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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