Consultant in ENT with special interest in Rhinology
Consultant in ENT with special interest in Rhinology
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Job Summary
We are delighted to advertise a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology to join a very dynamic and forward-looking Otorhinolaryngology department. The successful candidate of this post would lead the subspeciality for Rhinology delivering care for the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board. By joining the team this post would ensure a sustainable service and increased expertise in a rewarding and challenging discipline. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to influence service improvement through innovative technology and pathway reform whilst working as part of the Welsh Clinical Implementation Group for Ear, Nose and Throat and Audiology.
Job Summary
We are delighted to advertise a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with a special interest in Rhinology to join a very dynamic and forward-looking Otorhinolaryngology department. The successful candidate of this post would lead the subspeciality for Rhinology delivering care for the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board. By joining the team this post would ensure a sustainable service and increased expertise in a rewarding and challenging discipline. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to influence service improvement through innovative technology and pathway reform whilst working as part of the Welsh Clinical Implementation Group for Ear, Nose and Throat and Audiology.
If successful, you would join a small team of passionate and impactful colleagues dedicated to their patients and service delivery.
Candidates should be a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent) and have their CCT or be eligible for inclusion on specialist register.
The roles report directly to the Clinical Director & Acute General Manager/Clinical Team Lead within the Speciality with ultimate accountability to the Chief Executive.
Primary base at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen with Outpatient clinics on peripheral sites.
Main duties of the job
To provide a service in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist interest in Rhinology alongside your consultant colleagues.
Main duties include Direct Clinical Contact through Outpatient clinics, Ward rounds and Theatre activity. Administration and validation of patients with research and audit opportunities. Maintaining the appropriate clinical competence through registration and continuous professional development. Work closely with senior management colleagues and contribute to service improvement and departmental governance. Teaching and mentoring of junior staff within them is encouraged.
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£110,240 to £160,951 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-MED-GGH-385
Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwilli Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* MBBS or equivalent
* On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
* Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
* FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
* Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
* Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic) fellowship abroad or in UK
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience in Otorhinolaryngology with a specialist in Rhinology (+/- Facial Plastic)
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Competence in Otorhinolaryngology
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
* Evidence of above average performance
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research Degree
Teaching
Essential
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable
* Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
* "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
* Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Essential
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
* Evidence of management training
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwilli Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwilli Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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