Consultant in ENT Head & Neck Oncology & Thyroid Surgery

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The team requires support from an enthusiastic fellowship-trained ENT Head & Neck Cancer surgeon who can independently manage all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, Thyroid Surgery and modern consultant-led cancer pathways including ERS triage, two-week-wait triage, telescopic referral review and virtual diagnostic pathway activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to work within UHNM's evolving Head & Neck Cancer pathways, including consultant-led referral triage, virtual review of telescopic examinations, risk-stratified cancer assessment pathways and digitally enabled outpatient services. The postholder should demonstrate adaptability to new models of service delivery and a commitment to service development and innovation.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the ENT team with surgical and clinical activity whilst contributing to reduction of service backlogs.

Successful applicants would be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the department based on a 1:9 weekday frequency and 1:15 weekend frequency as this is shared with Mid Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of consultant-level Head & Neck cancer MDT working, advanced oncological decision-making and management of consultant-led cancer triage pathways.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via • CCT within 6 months of date of Interview • CESR • Head & Neck Fellowship

Desirable criteria

• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in transoral surgery including LASER, endoscopic and/or robotic techniques relevant to contemporary Head & Neck Oncology practice

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualifications in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

Important information about your application

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3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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