Job summary Applications are being sought for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our Ear, Nose and Throat team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The Team deliver ENT elective and emergency services across the county of Worcestershire. Services include adult and paediatric, benign and malignant. Our specialist Head and Neck ward is based at the Worcestershire Royal Site. The daycase unit is on the KTC site. OPD is delivered on WRH, AGH and KTC sites. Main duties of the job Applicants will have completed at least two years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, at least eight months of which will be in a relevant specialty. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST1 in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted including time within a relevant training programme. You should also hold full registration with the GMC prior to commencing employment in this post. The typical candidate should have taken, or be preparing for Part I of Membership of the Royal College. The successful candidates should be planning to take Part II membership examinations during the period of employment. Completion of the post should help prepare the candidate for further specialist training in the UK or abroad. Training will include care of inpatients, ambulatory care clinics, specialty outpatient clinics, and portfolio-based procedures and competencies. Training will be supervised by a named consultant. About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Being open and honest Ensuring people feel cared for Showing respect to everyone We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System. We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer. DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring aDBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs. Job description Job responsibilities This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework and job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements. A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to- provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners. provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course. be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of their staff. provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital. clerk admissions and prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required. provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries. attend multi-disciplinary meetings, which may be cross county and cross site. collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives. provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate. participate in the junior grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post. if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team. participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements. commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser. be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice. be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures. Job description Job responsibilities This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework and job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements. A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to- provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners. provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course. be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of their staff. provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital. clerk admissions and prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required. provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries. attend multi-disciplinary meetings, which may be cross county and cross site. collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives. provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate. participate in the junior grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post. if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team. participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements. commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser. be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice. be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures. Person Specification Other requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non-resident on call duties. Professional Values and Behaviours Essential Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below). Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal and reviews of performance and progression. Qualifications Essential Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment. MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Satisfactory completion of F2 training, or equivalent. Desirable Higher degree. ALS Certification. ATLS Certification. Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College. Experience Essential Completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies, at least eight months of which will be in a relevant specialty. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST1 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted. Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, both emergency and elective, within the scope of level of training and experience, whilst remaining aware of their own limitations. Desirable Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty. Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making. Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure. Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues. Ability to work without supervision. Ability to work antisocial hours. Desirable Interest in research in medical education. Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others. Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines. Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Person Specification Other requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non-resident on call duties. Professional Values and Behaviours Essential Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below). Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal and reviews of performance and progression. Qualifications Essential Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment. MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Satisfactory completion of F2 training, or equivalent. Desirable Higher degree. ALS Certification. ATLS Certification. Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College. Experience Essential Completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies, at least eight months of which will be in a relevant specialty. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST1 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted. Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, both emergency and elective, within the scope of level of training and experience, whilst remaining aware of their own limitations. Desirable Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty. Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making. Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure. Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues. Ability to work without supervision. Ability to work antisocial hours. Desirable Interest in research in medical education. Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others. Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines. Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Worcester Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD United Kingdom Employer's website