Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a substantive Consultant Otolaryngologist with a special interest in head and neck / Thyroid to our ENT department in Salisbury. The successful applicant would perform General duties and develop a sub-specialty interest to complement the needs of the Department in Salisbury. Head and Neck . Thyroid skills are particularly desirable. Applicants should have appropriate General Otolaryngology experience and would be expected to cover our network out-of-hours on call on a 1 in 12 basis. Development of clinical networks across this area is actively encouraged as well as across our ICB partners. Candidates offering innovative ways of working to benefit the Trust, including part time or shared working, should also apply.

Interview date TBC.

Main duties of the job
A commitment to audit, appraisal, teaching, and clinical governance is expected. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of four/five Consultants and will be required to contribute to the continuing development of the Otolaryngology service at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and support the clinical network we have with University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust.

The Department is superbly equipped with full networking. Strong links exist with Maxillo-facial, Plastic surgery, paediatric, cleft lip and palate and audiology departments. The appointee will work in theatre and clinics and will be able to be involved with developing links with Primary Providers and Commissioners.

To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate pack

About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 30 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate pack

Qualifications
Essential

• Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT leading to entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in General Otorhinolaryngology, and evidence of higher specialist training/fellowship in Head & Neck/Thyroid surgery. Experience in coblation surgery would be a desirable criteria.
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems: clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
• Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
• 2 years NHS experience within the last 5 years.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Desirable

• Commitment to and experience of risk management including learning from errors and reflective practice.
• Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication
• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.