Clinical Fellow

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Clinical Fellow in ENT based at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The Department has a 12 bedded Unit shared with Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Burnley General Teaching Hospital is the centre for day surgery. The Department consists of four Consultants, one Associate Specialist, two Specialist Registrars and two Specialty Doctors. The 1^st on-call rota participation is required. There is cross cover with General Surgery, Urology and OMFS. There is excellent opportunity to participate in training, research and audits in the Department. Single accommodation is available if required.

We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. 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 We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients.,

• MBChB or equivalent
Desirable criteria
• , MRCS, Basic Training in ENT, Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
Desirable criteria
• Publications in refereed journals, Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Management & Personal SkillsEssential criteria
• Ability to manage patients on an ENT ward
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Ability to lead the development of services and support best practice amongst colleagues
• Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
• Flexible approach to working practices
Desirable criteria
• Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses
• Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment, Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post (access to private transport required), You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., ENT is based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, which houses the main state of the art outpatient department and inpatient facility. Outpatients in Burnley are seen at St Peter's Centre in Burnley town centre. Same day surgery is also carried out at Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
The department has a high reputation for teaching and innovation, both regionally and nationally. Over 80% of all operations are carried out as day cases. Trust grade doctors will have a significant involvement in clinics and theatre lists. The post is classed as non training grade but the department is fully committed to provide equivalent level of training to the post holder with a named clinical supervisor and regular appraisals. There is great opportunity to be involved with departmental audit and research projects. You will gain excellent clinical experience and have the opportunity to further your skills and attend theatres., At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. 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. The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car of the relevant Trust Hospital base. 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., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed., It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.