Specialty Doctor in Otolaryngology (ENT)

This is a new post which will offer a unique combination of teaching and research opportunities at SFH. It will involve taking a lead role in the organisation, development and delivery of clinical teaching and tutorials to medical students based at SFH, both within the clinical workplace and in a teaching/skills environment.

Personal teaching skills will be developed and improved, along with understanding and experience of experiential learning, competency assessment and evaluation tools. There will also be the opportunity to develop skills and experience in non-technical areas such as communication and de/briefing working alongside experienced faculty members UMED.

The post would be ideal for either a post CT2-ST3 or a mid-scheme ST4-8, an experienced SHO or Specialist Registrar who has a clinical background involving Otorhinolaryngology. The successful applicant will also have an interest in medical education and educational research.

The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

1.     Elective surgery at Kings Mill Hospital and/or at Newark Hospital.

2.     Participation in the non-resident on-call rota for ENT.

3.     Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.

4.     Contribution to the training of junior medical staff, medical students and nurses.

5.     Participation in the educational and audit programme within the department.

6.     Participation in continuing professional development activities in accordance with current guidelines issued by the Royal College of Surgeons in order to maintain knowledge and skills.

7.     Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’.

8.     Participation in annual appraisal.

See attached job description and person specification for further details and a full list of main responsibilities.