Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of GPSI in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. The post is intended for a generalist who will be based at the James Cook University Hospital and may include outreach sessions at the key peripheral sites.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, and be able to demonstrate strong competencies in routine ENT outpatient activity with a special interest in balance.
The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants.
Main duties of the job
This post provides an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the existing team of 10 ENT Consultants whilst delivering a sub-specialist interest in balance. The successful candidate will link into a progressive and enthusiastic multi-professional team based at James Cook which provides comprehensive ENT services to the population of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
The department comprises a fully established complete subspecialised Otorhinolaryngology service. This includes Rhinology (with anterior skull base surgery), Otology (with lateral skull base surgery), Head and Neck surgery, the sub-regional Head and Neck oncology centre and Paediatric ENT. The department hosts the North East Cochlear Implant service. Other specialist services in the department include adult voice, paediatric voice, airway and swallow, balance disorders, tertiary audiology and a comprehensive head & neck dystonia service, offering botulinum toxin treatment. We have a paediatric surgical ward and a level 2b paediatric critical care unit. We also have a dedicated paediatric emergency department and decisions unit, medical paediatric ward and a large neonatal unit.
Working for our organisation
The ENT department is centrally based within a modern purpose-built facility in the James Cook University Hospital, with a peripheral service network across the region. The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration
2. FRCS or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
3. Training in appraisal techniques
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Evidence of experience in general ENT
5. Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team
6. Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors
7. Experience of supervising and training resident medical staff
Desirable criteria
8. Evidence of any additional training or fellowship in ENT
9. Evidence of developing educational material or courses
10. Appraisal training
11. Mentoring
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.