Consultant ENT Surgeon with special interest in Laryngology

Job Summary

We are looking for a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a special interest in Laryngology and Neurolaryngology.

The establishment of St George's as a major trauma centre in April 2010 has increased the need for emergency cover for paediatric trauma in cases where airway management is required. This post will work closely with the Paediatric consultant team and colleagues within the ENT Department.

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 at the St. George's Hospital site. The other linked hospital units within the group include Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust, Kingston NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust, and Queen Mary's Hospital. Outpatient clinics and day surgery continue on these sites.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Promotion of (and participation in) teaching within the department
2. Flexible cover for the clinical commitments of the department
3. Active participation in research and maintaining and updating professional knowledge
4. Fulfil all the general conditions applying to employees of St George's Healthcare Trust
5. On-call duties will be 1:14 frequency

About Us

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom, accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 89,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 448,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 6,000 staff, incorporating 1,100 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services.

The Trust operates on three sites: St George's Hospital, the base for acute general medicine and surgical services; Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton (QMR); and St John's Therapy Centre, Battersea, where services for elderly patients are now based. The Trust serves a resident population of about 300,000 and two local Primary Care Trusts, Wandsworth and Merton, which have a total population of approximately 600,000.

In addition to acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist and community hospital-based care and a full range of community services to children, adults, older people, and people with learning disabilities. These services are provided from Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, 11 health centres and clinics, schools, nurseries, patients' homes, and Wandsworth Prison.

The Trust works closely with the Medical School and forms a joint cancer centre with the Royal Marsden.

Date Posted: 08 November 2024

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 200-SNCT6752686-JT

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues and management in developing the department's ability to respond to operational pressures, clinical governance, and longer-term service strategies. This is a full-time post consisting of 10 programmed activities including on-call commitments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Appropriate Registration with the GMC
• Possession of CCT or date within 6 months of the interview date
• Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body

Desirable:

• Higher additional qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in Laryngology and General ENT
• Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)

Desirable:

• Other specific medical interests

Teaching

Essential:

• Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses, and medical students

Desirable:

• Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course

Management

Essential:

• Willingness to participate in management activities
• Motivated to ensure achievement of defined targets

Desirable:

• Experience of managing budgets and staff
• Qualification in management
• Experience of change management

Research

Essential:

• Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians

Desirable:

• Willingness to continue participation in research

Other Skills

Essential:

• Potential to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility, and be a team player
• Enthusiastic and approachable
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable:

• Leadership qualities
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, Tooting, SW17 0AA

Website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/