Job overview
We are looking for an ENT Consultant Surgeon for a 1-year fixed term post with likelihood of extending into substantive, who is able to provide a comprehensive general ENT service in a busy acute trust on the outskirts of London.
The successful candidate should ideally have adequate experience in general ENT and offer clinical skills/interests that will complement the needs of the department. They should be competent in all types of routine ENT surgery, including Otology, Rhinology, Paediatric ENT and Head and Neck cancer surgery.
The successful candidate will take part in the surgical activities performed at the Surgical Hub at St. Albans as required.
The successful candidate should be able to work well together with the relevant ENT teams at Mid and South Essex Trust (Broomfield, Southend and Basildon), adapt clinical skills and exchange ideas and activities in order to promote patient safety and research. They should be able to provide cover throughout the wider geographic Essex area at times.
The on-call commitment is 1:12, due to the integration of Essex wide ENT Network Service (since August 2008); this is a Hub and Spoke model. Broomfield Hospital is the hub (Mid and South Essex Hospital NHS Trust) and 4 Spoke Hospitals (Harlow, Basildon & Thurrock, Southend and Colchester). Princess Alexandra Hospital is part of the network for elective inpatient cases and out of hours emergencies only and Colchester is part of the Network for cancer services only.
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Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities
Successful candidate must be able to make independent decisions regarding patient treatment plans and be able to carry out independent theatre sessions on a broad range of ENT conditions. They must also be able to deal with difficult patients in an acute setting and manage patient’s expectations according to their treatment plan.
Ours is a fast-developing department consisting of young, enthusiastic, highly motivated Consultants and brilliant hard-working Specialist Doctors. We have grown our services and will continue doing so in order to respond to the needs of the population and the current financial climate.
We have set up training programs for the juniors in the ENT and A+ E departments. We are looking for a very keen individual, with innovative ideas, willingness to work hard and participate in the creation of a dynamic department.
The ENT on-call provides integral support to the local community as well as dealing with all aspects of ENT trauma. The majority of the service and treatment is provided in the A and E setting to ambulatory patients.
The successful applicant will be part of the 1:12 on call rota which is based at Broomfield Hospital.
The post holder will provide
* Out of hours cover for new A&E attendances (Essex network area)
* Out of hours cover for ward patients (an average of 8 patients per week elective/emergency)
* Out of hours cover for elective patient’s emergency attendances
* Effective clinical risk management for ENT activity in all aspect
* an ENT service to both Children and Adults
* Supervise and teach a team of specialist doctors at registrar level and a team of GPVTS trainees at junior doctor level.
* Work with GPs to develop community services and guidelines, providing support, teaching and training.
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general ENT Services at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, promoting day case surgery in keeping with the recommendations of the British Association of Day Surgery and the National Targets whilst at the same time supporting practitioners in primary care. The appointee will be expected to contribute to junior doctor training, participate in audit and research programs and take an active interest in the management of the specialty both at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.
The post holder will be based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow but will undertake outpatient sessions at St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping (SMH) and Herts & Essex Hospital (HEH) in Bishops Stortford. Cover to the new Elective Hub at St. Albans may also be required. It is likely that the venue of the outpatient clinics could change as required by the Trust.
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.