SAS Doctor in ENT
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We are looking to appoint a Speciality Doctor in ENT to join our team at Torbay & South Devon Hospital Trust.
Initially the role is on a fixed term basis of 12 months, with the potential opportunity to become permanent following this period if the candidate meets the criteria.
The duties of the post, as directed by the Consultants will include:
· Assessment of patients in outpatients, and potentially also in theatres if featured in the job plan
· Administrative work arising from outpatient /surgical activity
· Supervision of Resident Doctors in outpatients and potentially also in theatre if featured in the job plan
· Teaching and mentoring of SHOs
· Participation in Audit and Research
There is no formal on-call requirement with this role but you could have the option to join one of our on-call rotas if you have an interest in this.
If you are interested in the role we would highly recommend you arranging to visit the unit or arrange to have an informal discussion with our clinical lead, Mr James Powles.
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· Assessment of patients in outpatients, and potentially also in theatres if featured in the job plan
· Administrative work arising from outpatient /surgical activity
· Supervision of Resident Doctors in outpatients and potentially also in theatre if featured in the job plan
· Teaching and mentoring of SHOs
· Participation in Audit and Research
Working for our organisation
The successful applicant will join a team of six consultants, an SAS grade, two registrars, a CT, a GPST and three F2’s.
Current consultants are Mr James Powles (Clinical Service Lead); Mr Philip Reece; Mr David Alderson; Miss Natalie Ronan; Mr Vinay Varadarajan and Mr Oliver McClaren.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the main responsibilities of the role and the expectations.
Further information available via contact with clinical lead, James Powles
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.