Locum Consultant in Otolaryngology

This Locum Consultant post has been created to compliment and strengthen the existing team of surgeons working within the ENT Department at University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join the team. The successful applicant must be committed to working flexibly within the department and will be expected to participate in the management of a General ENT Practice.

The University Hospitals Coventry Warwickshire NHS Trust is a teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre which is at the centre of the Warwick Medical School where excellent research facilities are available. There is also a close affiliation to Coventry University and as such a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research is essential and excellent opportunities exist for those interested in joint academic appointments.

Applicants are preferred have an appropriate CCST or be on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Those who are within obtaining their CCST on the date of the AAC are also encouraged to apply., The applicant will be expected to manage a General Ear, Nose and Throat practice. In addition they will be required to provide an emergency service provision which is currently configured as a 1:12 rota with colleagues from a neighbouring trust. It is expected that the post holder will have comprehensive training in ENT.

This is a Locum ENT Consultant post for 12 months.

Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues ENT services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.

Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.

Participate in the development of the ENT service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of ENT conditions.

Participate in the on-call rota (1:12 shared with Warwick hospital) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. Use of a car is an essential requirement of this position as both University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital and Warwick Hospital have admitting ENT units.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.