Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon with special interest in Otology

The successful candidate will join a team of 6 consultants, mainly based at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital but with some sessions at the outpatient department at St Peter's Health Centre in Burnley and elective theatre suite at Burnley General Teaching Hospital. On call duties will be at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

We have a strong emphasis on training and have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.

The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team approach alongside medical staff, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals. Clinical research, quality improvement and service development are actively encouraged.

The post holder will hold regular independent outpatient clinics and will be responsible for formalising patient care pathways and responsibility for pre, post and perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery as well as provision of care for the in-patients.

This involves care of adult and paediatric patients.

The department is supported by the following : 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty Drs, 1 ST3+ trainees and 2 MCH Trainee, 1 CT, 1 JCF, 1 FY2 trainee, 1 GPST and 1 FY1 trainee. With further support from 1 ACP and 1 Specialist Nurse.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

This post is subject to the New Consultant Contract 2003.

The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car of the relevant Trust Hospital base.

The Trust will reimburse certain expenses relating to removal and 8 relocation when required; the expenses refunded shall reflect the actual costs involved but will not exceed £8,000.

A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental staff in the NHS.

Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be referred to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring System) for their clearance.

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