Locum ENT Consultant Head and Neck, Otology,General ENT,Paediatric ENT

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Applications are invited for Consultants in ENT (Head and Neck, Otology, Paediatric and General ENT) to join the vibrant Ears, Nose and Throat team at Croydon University.

A hub and spoke network for ENT operates within South West London centred on St. George's Hospital covering a population of 1.7 million. The aim is to provide a collaborative and integrated service for South West Thames and surrounding counties. All in-patient operating has been centralised on the St. George's Hospital site. The other linked hospital units within the group include Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust, and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust. Outpatient clinics and day surgery continue on these sites.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Croydon Health Services and St George's Healthcare NHS Trust and other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 10 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:

This is a full-time post consisting of 10 programmed activities. The remit of the post-holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care of ENT/Head and Neck, and to provide and develop services to Croydon Health Services and St George's patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

As a Trust, we are striving to be at the forefront for how the NHS is trying change and working in partnership with others to join up services for everyone, from the very young to the elderly.

We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.

• parking
• a gym
• an active health and wellbeing programme
• an on-site nursery
• a cycle to work scheme

We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

Person specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential criteria

• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Inclusion in the specialist register for ENT
• ENT or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment
• Licence to practice with the GMC
• Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Experience of Head and Neck Robotic surgery

Administration

Essential criteria

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide experience in Head & Neck surgery

Management and Leadership

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to organise and manage work
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Management course and/or qualification

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

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