Job summary
- Main area
- ENT Consultant
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 331-L1240925
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
ENT Consultant - RLI
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are seeking a Consultant to join the current ENT team in the Trust. You will work Cross Bay with Royal Lancaster Infirmary as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week with the option to increase along with service needs. You will need to have a broad experience in general ENT. Any subspecialty interest in Otology is required and will be actively supported although on calls will need general ENT experience.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.
Morecambe Bay is nestled between the Lake District national park and the Yorkshire Dales as well as being in easy reach of the cities of Manchester and Liverpool, The area offers affordable accommodation with access to excellent grammar schools ranked as top in the country.
Main duties of the job
We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.
The ENT department has 5 consultants, 3 Associate specialists, 7 specialty ENT doctors and 2 junior doctors (CT1/2 at RLI, FY2 at FGH). We have two H&N Clinical Nurse Specialists, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner in post. There are specialized clinics such as a One stop Head & Neck clinic, Combined `Rhinology clinic, Paediatrics clinics, Voice and Vertigo clinic. There are regular audit meetings, radiology meetings and video link meetings for the regional Head & Neck Multi-Disciplinary Team. The weekend on call rota would be 1:5 and weekday 1:4.
Working for our organisation
We have facilities for Sialendoscopy, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopic ear surgery, Trans Nasal Oesophagoscopy, BAHA’s and DCR’s, navigation for endoscopic sinus surgery and nerve monitoring for parotid/ear/thyroid surgery. We aim to provide patient care close to home. Our H&N network is with Royal Preston Hospital but we also have excellent ties with Manchester Royal Infirmary for Skull Base pathology and Rhinology related conditions. For paediatric services we have ties with Alder Hey and Manchester Children's. An elaborate audiology service is available for adults and paediatrics. There is an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well and we have strong connections with the Lancaster Medical School. We are a paperless department with e-prescribing and e-requesting. We are keen to develop our services further safely and to the highest standard possible keeping in view with our specific geographic demands. We have a high day case rate and encourage any innovation to improve patient safety and experience along with improved efficiency
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would be delighted to offer a suitably qualified ENT Consultant the opportunity to join us, develop and contribute towards excellence in patient care
Interviews date TBC
For informal discussions/visits please contact:
Amit Kochhar, Clinical lead for ENT, Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Tel: 01524 512393
Email [email protected]
Application forms and information packs are available online from www.jobs.nhs.uk.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
- FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable criteria
- FRCS in otolaryngology
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Higher professional qualification in ENT surgery, Teaching or Research and education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in management of ENT
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
Desirable criteria
- Developed area of specialist interest
- Have previous employment in the NHS
- Broad based ENT exposure for adults, paeds and emergencies
Professional Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for Dentists)
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent autonomous practitioner.
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
- Communicates effectively and can share decision making with patients, relatives, and carers
- Respects patients’ dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
- Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
Leadership & Teamworking
Essential criteria
- Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
- Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams – promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
- Well developed communication skills, empathy and sensitivity
Desirable criteria
- Previous held leadership roles
- Attendance at and advanced communication skills course
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop the service.
- Wide Range of Training in surgery demonstrated with SAC log book
- Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable criteria
- Accredited teaching experience
- Suitable and mandatory courses as per ENT SAC curriculum
- Evidence of previous teaching
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential criteria
- Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
- Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
- Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on findings.
Desirable criteria
- Completed QIP (Quality Improvement Project)
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Desirable criteria
- Formal training in equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
Essential criteria
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amit Kochhar
- Job title
- Clinical Lead ENT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 512393
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