Job Requirements/Description
Due to the length of the contract for this post, this post does not attract visa sponsorship and therefore applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team at Lincoln County Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to contribute to the delivery and continued development of our ENT service.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Resident Doctor to join the ENT Department. The successful candidate will be expected to work at a level equivalent to a first-year ENT Registrar; therefore, previous experience within ENT is essential. While this post is aligned to an IMT3-level position, applications are welcomed from candidates with previous ENT Specialty Registrar (SpR) experience.
Although this is not a recognised training post, the successful applicant will be assigned an Educational Supervisor and supported in completing workplace-based assessments aligned to the ENT curriculum competencies. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in the Trust's educational and teaching programmes and will have opportunities for exposure to a range of ENT subspecialties, supporting professional development, career progression, and future applications to specialty training programmes.
Core Duties
Undertake ward rounds and provide middle-grade support for inpatient ENT services.
Assess and manage acute ENT referrals from the Emergency Department, General Practice, and other hospital specialties.
Participate in ENT outpatient clinics, including new patient, follow-up, and urgent referral clinics as appropriate.
Gain experience and training opportunities across a broad range of ENT subspecialties, in line with previous experience and individual development needs.
Participate in elective and emergency ENT theatre sessions, undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate to level of experience and competency.
Support the management of inpatients, day-case patients, and emergency admissions within the ENT service.
Contribute to the delivery of any out-of-hours, weekend, or on-call ENT services in accordance with service requirements and contractual arrangements.
Complete discharge summaries, clinic letters, operative notes, and other clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance activities, audit, and quality improvement projects.
Contribute to the teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Engage fully in continuing professional development and educational opportunities within the Trust to support career progression and future specialty training applications.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
What’s in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, you’ll also get the following:
NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
Annual Leave:
Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life – ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we’ll pay you weekly – ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
And there’s more!!:
Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you.