Job summaryApplications are invited for the above post for Specialty Doctor in Otolaryngology (ENT).The ENT Department provides a general Rhinology, Laryngology, Otology and Diagnostic Head and Neck Service and is located in a dedicated area that also houses the Audiology service, which is provided by a committed team of technicians lead by an Audiological scientist. There are a number of established specialist clinics including Neck Lump clinic, Joint Clinic, Voice clinic and Rhinology clinic. A specialist Otology Clinic and Balance service is being developed. There are regular Thyroid, Head and Neck and Joint OMF/ENT X-ray MDT meetings.This is a full time (10PA) post and provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated clinician within a developing and growing service. The post is primarily based at Luton & Dunstable Hospital.The on-call commitment is non-resident 1:6 week days covering Luton & Dunstable Hospital with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Weekend on-call is non-resident 1:9 covering both Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. This will be middle grade on call with a Junior Doctor resident on each site and a Consultant available to support.Main duties of the jobThe post will commence as soon as possible for an initial 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.A wide range of ENT procedures are carried out and there are special voice, rhinitis and combined oncology clinics. There are facilities for regular journal clubs, a well-stocked library and an active postgraduate medical centre which has recently been extended to provide additional facilities.The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance, Full GMC Registrationand an Enhanced Criminal Records disclosure for the successful candidate prior to commencement. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.Residence is required within reasonable travelling time of the hospital. The Trust reserves the right to close this post when sufficient applications have been received.About usOur Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the government's new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. This also means that by 3 February 2022 all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status or a legitimate exemption from these requirements as a condition of your employment.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be :be required to provide a middle grade level of staff for the Department.attend out-patient clinics, both general and specialist, with his/her supervising consultants.support dedicated theatre lists and, dependant on the experience of the Specialty Doctor, he/she may be offered opportunities to operate independently during periods of annual leave.provide middle grade level of support to designated morning ward roundsassess and manage where appropriate patients presenting to the accident and emergency department, and to deliver designated Acute Treatment Clinics.undertake administrative duties and other ad hoc attendances at clinics, theatre, etc. with other consultants as required in the absence of the regular junior members of staff.work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective Consultant, or the on-call Consultant and, ultimately, the Clinical Director, at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.In case of difficulties of any kind, seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. The Specialty Doctor is not expected to participate in any work beyond his/her level of expertise.participate in a non-resident on call rota providing a middle-grade level of cover as non-resident second on call (FY2 or equivalent will provide first level resident on-call, with a Consultant also always on call as third on call).participate fully in the regular Department Teaching and Audit meetings.Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMBChB, MBBS or other recognized equivalent medical qualificationHave full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of applicationDesirableMRCS (ENT) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.Clinical ExperienceEssentialCompletion of Foundation Training or equivalentClinical training and experience of at least three years full-time hospital based postgraduate training in OtolaryngologyRecent experience of working in ENT within the UK NHS settingDesirableSub speciality FellowshipAbility to operate unsupervisedEvidence of acquired skillsManagement and AdministrationEssentialAbility to organise and manage staff rotas, out-patient priorities, waiting lists and operating listsGood communication with patients and colleaguesDesirableCommitted to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilitiesGood understanding of Clinical Governance.Evidence of effective team working and professional attitudeTeachingEssentialExperience in teaching clinical and operative skills to undergraduate and postgraduate traineesResearch , AuditEssentialExperience of Audit and researchDesirableUnderstanding of the principles of applying research outcomes to clinical problemsParticipation in research projectsPersonal AttributesEssentialLive within reasonable travelling time of Bedfordshire HospitalHave own car/current driving licenceBe fit to carry out the duties of the postBe honest and reliablePossess an enquiring and critical approach to workCommitted to work within Trust policies as guided by the Clinical DirectorDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressLuton & Dunstable University HospitalLewsey RoadLutonLU4 0DZEmployer's websitehttps://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)