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This is a 12 month fixed term post for an ENT Specialty Doctor. 

The successful candidate will be part of the ENT team who provide a comprehensive out-patient, elective surgery and emergency service in this large busy District General Hospital.

The Department of ENT Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. The department provides 24 hour 3 tier emergency cover from the main hospital base of Royal Cornwall Hospital, with additional outpatient clinics at local community hospital sites.

 There is a dedicated ENT outpatient department co-located with Audiology at Royal Cornwall Hospital. All emergency and elective surgery is performed at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

There is an adult ENT ward (shared with vascular surgery) and a dedicated ENT theatre with second stage facilities for same day discharge. Children’s surgery takes place in Tower theatres adjacent to the Paediatric ward base

Main duties of the job

• Have some responsibility for running the ward, carrying out ward rounds and supervising other Doctors (F2, CT trainees and ST GP trainees).
• Have some responsibility for Emergency Treatment Clinic care for acute referrals that is held on the ward.
• Have some responsibility for seeing outpatients in clinic under the supervision of senior medical staff.
• Have some responsibility for independent operating of general ENT surgical cases and assisting in more complex surgery.
• Participate in the on call at a middle grade (2^nd tier) level.
• Have an opportunity for training in outpatients and operating theatres.
• Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
• Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ENT.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ENT Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, and opportunity to teach medical students within the Peninsular Medical School.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.