Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology WSI in Paediatrics & H&N

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology WSI in Paediatrics & H&N

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking colleague into the role of a Locum Consultant in General Otolaryngology fixed term for 12 months. This is a 10 programmed activity (PA’s) post created to support the elective recovery and support the Paediatric and Head and Neck service within the ENT department. As this is a new post the successful applicant can start as soon as possible.It is an exciting time at the Trust with our brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) having opened in October 2024 and we are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and progressive clinicians to join us as we expand and develop the service. The Trust has also recently become part of the Black Country and West Birmingham Integrated Care System and there will be opportunity to be involved in the design of regional services.Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS ORL HNS (or equivalent) who are on the Full General Medical Council’s Specialist Register. Applicants within 6 months of attaining their CCT at time of interview will be considered.Closing date: 25/5/2025Interview date: 11th June 2025 (pm)Main duties of the jobThe successful applicants will join our growing team of consultant ENT surgeons delivering elective and emergency care including contributing to a 1 in 8 emergency non-resident on-call rota. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all trust sites. Elective activity day-case and outpatient clinic is delivered at the Birmingham Treatment center (BTC) with further elective outpatients, inpatient operating and on-call activity at Midland Metropolitan Hospital (MMUH). The Department is further supported by 2 Clinical Nurse specialist posts and a team of Resident doctors; 7 Specialty middle grades, 4 core training level doctors (1CT, 2GPVTS, 1LED) and two Foundation year doctors. To support our team, an interest in medical education is welcome and the successful candidates will be encouraged to take on an additional role as an educator. Active engagement in quality improvement activity and research is expected and as well as an active post graduate teaching program, the department is also committed to training the undergraduates from the medical schools of University of Birmingham and Aston University, Birmingham.About usSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.DetailsDate posted13 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number381-SS-7184611Job locationsSWB NHS TrustSandwell & West BirminghamB71 4HJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.For an informal discussion, please contact:Group Director: Group Director: Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam [email protected] Tel No: 0121 5543801Clinical Service Lead/ Consultant ENT Surgeon: Ms Ameera Abdelrahim [email protected]Tel No: 0121 5543801 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.For an informal discussion, please contact:Group Director: Group Director: Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam [email protected] Tel No: 0121 5543801Clinical Service Lead/ Consultant ENT Surgeon: Ms Ameera Abdelrahim [email protected]Tel No: 0121 5543801Person SpecificationQualifications:Essential

• Basic medical degree
• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or Equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Otolaryngology (or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at the time of interview)
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practise

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ENT with a wide experience in Head and Neck Surgery and Paediatrics
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ENT emergencies and the care of elective ENT patients

Desirable

• Fellowship in Paediatrics and/ or Head and Neck Surgery

Managment and Administritive ExperienceEssential

• Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Clinical EffectivenessEssential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Teaching and Training experience:Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Personal AttributesEssential

• Energy and Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements:Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• CCT in Otolaryngology or within 6 months of obtaining it
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal CircumstancesEssential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team workingEssential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Person SpecificationQualifications:Essential

• Basic medical degree
• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or Equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Otolaryngology (or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at the time of interview)
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practise

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ENT with a wide experience in Head and Neck Surgery and Paediatrics
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ENT emergencies and the care of elective ENT patients

Desirable

• Fellowship in Paediatrics and/ or Head and Neck Surgery

Managment and Administritive ExperienceEssential

• Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Clinical EffectivenessEssential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Teaching and Training experience:Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Personal AttributesEssential

• Energy and Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements:Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• CCT in Otolaryngology or within 6 months of obtaining it
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal CircumstancesEssential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team workingEssential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Birmingham – Sandwell, West Midlands

Job date

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:56:33 GMT

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