Job overview We are seeking applications for a Locum consultant ENT surgeon with a special interest in the Otology and/or Head and Neck. The department are committed to learning and development of surgical trainees and middle grade doctors and teaching will be part of the role. There is a robust clinical audit programme which is multi-disciplinary and occurs once per month and the post holder will be expected to lead clinical audits. Advert The main duties of this role include independent management of all patients under your care, in particular your area of sub specialism. This includes independent surgical management of your caseload. The post holder will be expected to join the on call rota which is 1:4 (prospective cover) for weekdays and evenings and 1:10 for weekends which is a regional on call. Working for our organisation Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties of the Post Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full time ENT Consultant with a sub specialism in Otology and/or Head and Neck to provide both elective and emergency care of ENT patients. The candidate appointed will work on both the Warrington and Halton hospital sites for both theatres and outpatient clinics. This is a full-time post in ENT amounting to 10 PAs. Applicants are required to be a Registered Medical Practitioner, MBCHB or equivalent, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment. Responsibilities of the Post Responsibilities for the new post will include supporting provision of emergency and elective activity in the department. The post holder will be encouraged to develop sub-specialty interests in Head and Neck and/or Otology which will be supported by the CBU to ensure job satisfaction and sustainability of services. The current on call system has a commitment, of 1:4 (prospective cover) rota for weekdays and evenings at Warrington, and 1:10 rota for weekends (combined rota with Arrowe Park Hospital & Countess of Chester Hospitals) for ENT emergencies. Long term plans are in place to propose a change to the on-call commitments to 1:4 weekday and weekends to cover Warrington and Halton only, once fully established with 4 ENT Consultants. The post requires clear vision, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to lead and coordinate the team. As well as the elective and emergency work, the successful applicants will be expected to develop their subspecialty interest and complement the sub-specialty interests of the existing consultants whilst meeting the needs of the local population. The appointee will be responsible for: • Providing advice on complex clinical problems based on interdisciplinary principles. He/she should provide second opinions for concerned patients at the request of consultant colleagues. • Providing clinical care to patients referred to them. • Working with colleagues to provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service. • Contributing to and participating in the development of services Title: Consultant ENT Surgeon Responsible to: Clinical Director Surgical specialities Accountable to: Medical Director Chair: Steve McGuirk CBE DL QFSM Chief Executive: Simon Constable FRCP • Take an active part in continuing medical education including providing clinical training for junior staff and undergraduate students. • Participate actively in audit and will be encouraged to pursue research and education activities. • Be encouraged to participate in Trust, Regional and National developments to facilitate modernisation of the speciality and enhance the profile and capability of the organisation for the benefit of patients and staff. • Be encouraged to contribute to the management of the department with the objective of the continued improvement of the service. • The successful applicant would be expected to take part in the MDT meetings on a weekly basis should his/her specialist interest deem this necessary. Service Development Activities will include theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and associated administration and SPA time. To maintain SPA, 2 personal audits per year will be expected. In addition to CPD, teaching, research appraisal & assessment of trainees outside of DCCs will be expected. The job plan will consistent of the following DCC activities: 4 Outpatient Clinics 2 Theatre sessions Service Objectives for the New Post Holder The post holder will be expected to support the general ENT service and will be encouraged to develop their own subspecialty WHH hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship, there is a minimum set of criteria that must be met and not all roles are eligible. You can find more information on the Government website Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.