Locum ENT Consultant Head and Neck, Otology, General ENT, Paediatric ENT

Job summary
Applications are invited for Consultants in ENT (Head and Neck, Otology, Paediatric and General ENT) to join the vibrant Ears, Nose and Throat team at Croydon University.

A hub and spoke network for ENT operates within South West London centred on St. George's Hospital covering a population of 1.7million. The aim is to provide a collaborative and integrated service for South West Thames and surrounding counties. All in-patient operating has been centralised on the St. George's Hospital site. The other linked hospital units within the group include Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust, and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust. Outpatient clinics and day surgery continue on these sites.

Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Croydon Health Services and St George's Healthcare NHS Trust and other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 10 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-

This is a full-time post consisting of 10 programmed activities. The remit of the post-holder will be to work within the multi- disciplinary team providing and further developing care of ENT/Head and Neck, and to provide and develop services to Croydon Health Services and St George's patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and peoples homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

As a Trust, we are striving to be at the forefront for how the NHS is trying change and working in partnership with others to join up services for everyone, from the very young to the elderly.

We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

#choosecroydon

Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Inclusion in the specialist register for ENT
• ENT or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment
• Licence to practice with the GMC
• Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Experience of Head and Neck Robotic surgery

Administration
Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital

Desirable

• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines

Training and Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in Head & Neck surgery

Management and Leadership
Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to organise and manage work
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head and Neck Consultant
George Oikonomou
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