County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Doctor - ENT

Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated CT2 level Trust doctor to join our friendly and enthusiastic ENT team. The post is intended to provide front of house ENT emergencies and elective and emergency inpatient care. The successful applicant needs to be at CT2 skill/experience level

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at DMH. The post holder will assist the foundation year 2 trainees in managing patients on the ward, assist senior members in the operating theatre, initially assess emergency cases and report to the on-call registrar for management and assist in the face to face casualty clinic. The job will involve normal day shifts. Weekday activities shifts are 9am-5pm. It will also involve half day PDT per week. For management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to the ENT Clinical Lead but on a day to day basis will be supervised by the nominated consultant. The post holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of junior staff and for reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated consultant

About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be based at DMH. The post holder will assist the foundation year 2 trainees in managing patients on the ward, assist senior members in the operating theatre, initially assess emergency cases and report to the on-call registrar for management and assist in the face to face casualty clinic.
• The job will involve normal day shifts. Weekday activities shifts are 9am-5pm. It will also involve half day PDT per week.
• For management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to the ENT Clinical Lead but on a day to day basis will be supervised by the nominated consultant.
• The post holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of junior staff and for reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated consultant.
• The post holder will participate in the morning ward rounds
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in Work based assessment, and an initial 6 month ARCP process
• The post holder will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit and present findings at the department audit meeting.
• The post holder will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
• If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust he/she will be expected to provide, free of a charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.
• The post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care. Where cover is required at short notice, either time off in lieu or a payment may be agreed with the Clinical Lead or Clinical Services Manager.

Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential

• Valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit. Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good discipline and motivation.
• A valid UK driving licence and ability to travel independently

Desirable

• Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development

Statutory Registration
Essential

• Registered with, or eligible for Full Registration with GMC

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Completed foundation year 2 or equivalent
• Twelve months relevant experience within the National Health Service

Desirable

• Working with multidisciplinary teams

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).