ENT Consultant- Rhinology

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We currently have 1 consultant substantive post to fill at this time.

University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH will be the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset where the head and neck ward will be located and Poole Hospital will be the major planned care hospital.

Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer, you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ENT department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We have a well-established outpatient department and provide outreach clinics in the surrounding areas.

Applicants will have a principal interest in Rhinology and will be expected to contribute to the general and appropriate emergency services. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department. We implement the latest techniques to directly benefit patients. You will join the team at a time of real change and help shape the future services for our patients.

You will be applying to join a team of 7 consultants covering subspecialties of ENT and Head and Neck oncology.

Applicants must already be on the GMC register. Participation in the on-call rota is essential.

About us

Our values define who we are as . They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification Skills

• Meet the requirements for the GMC's good medical practice
• Contribution to surgical databases

Experience

• Experience at ST8+ level in ENT or equivalent
• Fellowship in Rhinology

Qualifications and Training

• Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead and ENT Rhinology Consultant