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Locum Consultant in Head & Neck | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 Pro rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, TN24 0LZ |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6896457/344-6457LCONSAC |
Summary
The ENT Department forms part of Specialist Surgery (along with Ophthalmology and Maxillo Facial Services) within East Kent Hospitals. Centralisation of ENT and Ophthalmology inpatient and emergency services took place in 2000 at The William Harvey Hospital, and Maxillofacial Surgery followed to the William Harvey in 2011. All 3 Departments share a subspecialist Head and Neck Ward at William Harvey Hospital.
The ENT Department provides in-patient and Day Case Surgical Services and Outpatient Services at the William Harvey and Outpatient and Day Case Surgical services are provided at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. Outpatient facilities are also provided at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital at Margate.
The post holder will support the Head and Neck service
The expectation is that the appointee will join the 5 other Head and Neck Consultant ENT Surgeons in delivering a secondary level care to the patients of East and west Kent.
The individual will have to be involved in all aspects of the patient’s pathway from two-week rule clinics to major surgical resections. The post will require skills in managing both benign and malignant disease.
We are looking for a candidate that is Fellowship trained. It is also key to have a high level of training in trans-oral laser resections. Skills that be put to use straightaway when commencing the post.
You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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This advert closes on Sunday 26 Jan 2025