Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a speciality doctor in ENT with an interest in Head and Neck Surgery. If you have training and skills in diagnostic Head & Neck Surgery as well as general skills in ENT Surgery, we would love to hear from you.

Here at UHS we treat adults and children with a variety of conditions, covering central southern England and the Wessex region. As a regional centre, our service has sub-specialities including one-stop clinics for head and neck lumps, specialist rhinology (nose) and otology (ear) services and a leading cochlear implantation programme.

The post involves the care of both adult ENT and paediatric ENT patients and you will be involved in the management of benign/malignant ENT/Head & Neck disease including 2WW, Head & Neck Joint Clinics and MDTs.

There will be non-resident on call work based at Southampton General Hospital, covering the local sub-network. 

Should you wish to discuss the post please contact  [email protected].

Working for our organisation

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it’s only right that we reward you with:

•    Access to state-of-the-art equipment. 
•    Opportunities to develop – UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
•    A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
•    A range of NHS discounts!
•    A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
 
A doctor appointed to this grade:
•    Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
•    Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
•    Shall have equivalent experience and competencies. 

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• MRCS or equivalent
• GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable criteria

• Certification or instructor status in ATLS, ALS, APLS, EPLS, MIMMS and/or post graduate qualifications in ENT surgery

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Minimum of four years in the registrar or staff grade and / or speciality doctor grade, at least two of which have been in the appropriate speciality.
• Documented audit experience

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality
• Ability to take responsibility for the emergency care of patients
• Extensive experience in Head & Neck Diagnostics including 2WW clinics and diagnostic GA endoscopy

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to work independently
• IT Skills

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise workload and arrange priorities
• Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Working and taking part in an MDT
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
• Decisiveness / Accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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