Sessional ENT Consultant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Northwood, HA6 1BX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0480-24-0009 |
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Harrow Health Community Services directorate has been awarded a contract to provide general Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) service on behalf of local trusts and community services. Our Vision: To provide high quality patient care, enhancing patient experience by providing excellent clinical effectiveness in a safe environment. Working in partnership with other stakeholders Harrow Health will continue to provide gold standard services and develop a sustainable future for the local health community. Job Summary: The post holder will work with a team of ENT Doctors, Nurses, Audiologists and Health Care Assistants providing predominately face to face consultations, in one of our community based clinics. The clinics provide pre-booked appointments for patients referred to the service. A range of ENT conditions will be seen in the clinics, including but not limited to, Otitis Externa, Otalgia, BPPV, Nasal obstruction, Tympanic Membrane Perforation, Epistaxis, Nasal Endoscopy. You will be required to: Participate in leading the team to optimise performance and ensure the delivery of high quality evidence based care. Inspire and motivate the team members providing clear goals and recognising accomplishments Offer support and mentorship, promoting good practice and a learning environment Be a source of clinical expertise Lead on clinical educational sessions and support the development of junior colleagues Undertake yearly performance reviews / appraisals of the team members, sooner if indicated Participate in clinical audit as per Harrow Health policy and procedure Actively contribute to development and efficiency of the service As with all members of the team you will also need to: Be competent in managing common ENT presentations Optimise the medical management of this group of patients, in agreement with the patient and discharge them back to their registered GP Refer to secondary care and / or other services as appropriate Complete comprehensive, contemporaneous notes Be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, and work in partnership within a multi-disciplinary team as appropriate Participate in clinical meetings, Harrow Health clinical governance agenda, training and education Be responsible for any pathology or radiology results that are ordered by themselves and support team members in interpreting the same as needed. Key Working Relationships Internal: Harrow Health Clinical Director Head of Contracts and Performance Head of Nursing Operations Manager Team Leads Clinical Governance Team Main Responsibilities: To support the ENT team to deliver a high standard of evidence based care to those attending the service Lead Multidisciplinary Team meetings as requested To work with the team to maintain a high quality, clinically effective and cost effective primary care service To provide a comprehensive service to the patients attending the ENT clinic including clinical examination, investigations as needed, diagnosis and management, and referral as appropriate To ensure patients have consented to, and are fully involved in the implementation of their procedure / treatment plans Interpretation of results where requested for individuals If a prescription is needed, this must be in line with the NHS England and NWL Primary care prescribing formulary To adapt styles of communication appropriately to promote empowerment, self-management and health education for patients. Interpreters can be sought as needed. Using the EMIS system the consultation must be recorded in the patients records. Where the patient is registered with a Harrow GP the clinician will have access to their GP records. Proformas are set on the EMIS system and must be completed by the clinician. These will be shared with all the referring clinicians and the Trust, if appropriate Liaise with other team members as appropriate To identify actual or potential clinical risks within scope of practice and take appropriate action using, when required, the appropriate reporting structure To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a framework that adheres to the GMCs requirements and Harrow Health policies and procedures Service delivery responsibilities: To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with HHCIC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes: Documenting full, accurate and contemporaneous records of assessments, investigations, procedures, treatments and aftercare. Encouraging colleagues to maintain good and complete records. Working closely with the reception team / administrator, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate Work within local policies, protocols and guidelines. Ensure Safeguarding Adults referral is considered in cases of suspected abuse and policies and procedures are followed when concerns are raised To participate in audits as requested, and use the results, current research, and government guidelines to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, sharing these findings as appropriate. To collect data, and provide service information to the Service Manager as required. To ensure that the Team leads / Operational Manager / Head of Nursing and Clinical Governance Lead are kept informed on service issues and potential risks. To work with the Operational Manager in delivering and promoting the needs of the service To work with the Clinical Lead, Operational Manager, Head of Nursing and Clinical Governance Lead to meet the Clinical Governance needs of the services, including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required. To remain updated in the use all equipment used in the service and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment. To participate in team meetings to discuss day to day operational issues as required. Personal & professional development: To be a skilled practitioner in areas needed for effective care delivery Recognise and work within own competence and keep abreast of developments in practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained To collaborate in the continuing development of the Consultant role to include:- Level of autonomy in practice. Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing skills and knowledge, with the support of Harrow Health Ensure statutory and mandatory training is up to date Policies & Guidelines: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant company policies / guidelines, e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety To participate and contribute to operational policy making, attending appropriate meetings as required. Work within policies relating to safeguarding, prevent and other Harrow Health Policies Corporate Responsibilities: The Post holder must be able to work independently within defined responsibilities, but also as part of a larger team and be able to trouble shoot and find solution to problems To adhere to Information Governance, patient confidentiality and Data protection legislations/standards. To work to standards set out in Harrow Health policies, service contracts and in line with NHS England/ CQC regulations To support the team to ensure that all Harrow Health policies, standards and requirements are understood and in place in the service to in include excellent record keeping and delivery of high standard patient and customer services To understand service specifications and contracts Represent Harrow Health effectively and professionally to a wide range of patients, stakeholders, members and partners Take an active role in the development and embedding of the organisations culture, values and reputation as a provider of high quality services, leading by example at all times Responsible for policy implementation related to own Service area Pro-actively look for growth opportunities Freedom to Act : The post holder is expected to work with a high level of individual discretion and autonomy, knowing when to partner with colleagues as appropriate