Detailed job description and main responsibilities Adult ENT patients at LRI are managed on Ward 9 which is a 18 bedded mixed adult ward shared with plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery. The Kinmonth Unit provides high dependency care for airway patients and patients undergoing head and neck surgery. We also have an Adult Surgical Dayward located on Balmoral Level 2 adjacent to the theatres. The department of ENT is an extremely busy one, providing a combination of 35 inpatient and day case operating lists with dedicated paediatric theatres. These are all run through the central operating department and Surgical Day Ward. Our outpatient department is a dedicated ENT department supported by audiology currently based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and with recent expansion into the Elective Care HUB at the Leicester General Hospital with fully equipped individual consulting rooms. The East Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) at the Leicester General Hospital consists of two theatres, 21 recovery beds (4 first stage & 17 second stage) and 12 post operative recovery beds with a Medical Day Case Unit consisting of 18 medical daycase treatment areas. The outpatients department has 14 outpatient clinic rooms, 4 procedures rooms & 6 recovery beds. ENT have 1 all-day extended theatre list 3 times a week, 2 clinic rooms 6 days a week and an audiology booth. ENT also support community clinics, which are currently run in Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville. ENT support a busy Childrens and Adults Emergency department. Full GMC Registration. Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date FRCS(ORL-HNS) or Equivalent Current BLS Certification Desirable criteria Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent. Experience and Clinical Skills Essential criteria Fully trained in Otolaryngology and Paediatric surgery Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan. Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Clinical Knowledge and Expertise:Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice. IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest Desirable criteria Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest Fellowship in Otology or Laryngology/Voice Management Essential criteria Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues. Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities. Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload. Desirable criteria Evidence of management and administration experience. Management training on an accredited course Awareness of Service Communication Skills Essential criteria Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence Desirable criteria High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment Motivation Essential criteria Personal integrity and reliability. Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff. Desirable criteria Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided Audit and Quality Improvement Essential criteria Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit Participation in a quality improvement programme Experience of quality improvement work and audit. Desirable criteria Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in audit and quality improvement Published Audit including quality improvement. Research Essential criteria Understanding and interest in research. Ability to appraise research critically. Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity Evidence of publication of ENT related studies/audits in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals. Desirable criteria Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality. Involvement with NIHR portfolio ENT research studies Teaching Essential criteria Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to asses clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others Desirable criteria Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training Equality and Diversity Essential criteria Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential criteria Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours. Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. 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