Locum Consultant in Paediatric Otolaryngology - Surgical

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  • Liverpool
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
This is an NHS Locum (10 PA) post, fixed term for 6 months. The post is based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation. The successful applicant would join a team of 7 consultant ENT surgeons at Alder Hey. The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust.This role will be primarily surgically based.Main duties of the jobClinicalIt is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). As per Trust Policy for new consultants increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can be negotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews. The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust. On-call commitment is 1:8.Teaching & Academic roleManagerial responsibilitiesCPD, Audit & Clinical GovernanceAbout usAs a leader in child healthcare and research, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust provides care for more than 275,000 children and young people each year, making us one of the biggest and busiest children's hospitals in Europe. This care is delivered not only on our main site in Liverpool, but in patients' homes and communities, and at other hospitals across the North of England.Our state-of-the-art hospital, on our main site in Liverpool, opened in October 2015. It sets a new benchmark within the NHS and has won many prestigious industry awards. Buildings, however, are only as good as what happens inside them.Our highly professional, skilled staff include some of the best clinicians in their field in the world. This expertise is combined with a care and compassion, evident in all of our staff, that our patients and families tell us is unique. This dedication and passion for putting our patients at the heart of everything we do has helped us to achieve a rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' in the category of 'Caring'. This is something that we're proud of, but it's something that wouldn't have been possible without our staff.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number411-SUR-25-7374277-AJob locationsAlder HeyLiverpoolL12 2APJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDetails of the duties as mentioned above and in the Job Description.Clinical- The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust.Teaching & Academic role- Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.- Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertiseManagerial responsibilities- Supervise junior staff.- Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.- Take an active role in service review and developmentCPD, Audit & Clinical Governance- Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available- Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.- Take part in the clinical governance programme.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDetails of the duties as mentioned above and in the Job Description.Clinical- The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing comprehensive ENT services both locally and as part of the tertiary referral Services of the Trust.Teaching & Academic role- Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.- Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertiseManagerial responsibilities- Supervise junior staff.- Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.- Take an active role in service review and developmentCPD, Audit & Clinical Governance- Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available- Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.- Take part in the clinical governance programme.Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
  • GMC registration
  • Primary medical degree
  • MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent degree
Desirable
  • Higher Degree e.g. MSc
  • DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
  • Teaching qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Wide experience of the specialty sufficient to enable safe independent specialist ENT expertise and practice
  • Evidence of having completed a clinical fellowship in paediatric otolaryngology
  • Demonstration of research experience (publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national and international meetings)
SkillsEssential
  • Teaching skills and experience
  • Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
  • Oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
  • Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
  • Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency context
  • Effective time management, able to work under pressure
  • Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
  • Ability to share knowledge and difficulties
Desirable
  • Prior evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities
  • Involvement in clinical governance activities
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Self-motivated to set and achieve targets
  • Flexible in regards to teamwork
  • Effective member of multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
  • Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high quality service
  • Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
  • Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations
KnowledgeEssential
  • Completion of FRCS (ORL-HNS)
  • Understanding of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems
  • Understanding of risk governance systems and reporting mechanisms
  • Understanding of principles of research governance
  • Ability to organise and manage waiting lists and patient priorities
OtherEssential
  • An exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate ambition for themselves, the team and the service.
  • Membership of appropriate professional groups
Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
  • GMC registration
  • Primary medical degree
  • MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent degree
Desirable
  • Higher Degree e.g. MSc
  • DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
  • Teaching qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Wide experience of the specialty sufficient to enable safe independent specialist ENT expertise and practice
  • Evidence of having completed a clinical fellowship in paediatric otolaryngology
  • Demonstration of research experience (publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national and international meetings)
SkillsEssential
  • Teaching skills and experience
  • Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
  • Oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
  • Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
  • Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency context
  • Effective time management, able to work under pressure
  • Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
  • Ability to share knowledge and difficulties
Desirable
  • Prior evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities
  • Involvement in clinical governance activities
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Self-motivated to set and achieve targets
  • Flexible in regards to teamwork
  • Effective member of multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
  • Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high quality service
  • Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
  • Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations
KnowledgeEssential
  • Completion of FRCS (ORL-HNS)
  • Understanding of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems
  • Understanding of risk governance systems and reporting mechanisms
  • Understanding of principles of research governance
  • Ability to organise and manage waiting lists and patient priorities
OtherEssential
  • An exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate ambition for themselves, the team and the service.
  • Membership of appropriate professional groups

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