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Job description

To support Consultants in the provision of care to patients in Western Health & Social care Trust. Key organisation relationships The post holder will liaise with medical colleagues, nurses and other staff providing the range of services within the Trust. The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Lead and clinically accountable to and reporting to his/her Consultant. General care of in-patients and day care patients. Normally to assist at Out-patient clinics conducted by each of the Consultant Otolaryngology and ST3, also to assist at operating sessions of the Consultant Otolaryngology and STR3 Should take part in the General Postgraduate teaching. May be required to assist in the teaching of nurses. Opportunities for Clinical Research. Should attend departmental mortality, morbidity, audit meetings, quarterly Hospital Medical Audit meetings.

Responsibilities

• Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered to by staff within your area of responsibility.
• Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
• The Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Western Health & Social Care Trust and presents standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust.
• Western Health and Social Care Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service to all patients, clients and community through supporting and contributing to Trust quality initiatives.
• Employees are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community.
• Relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)
• Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management and build partnerships with the wider HPSS, NHS and external organisations in the promotion of the Trust.
• Professional staff are expected to the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must have Full Registration and Licence to Practice with the GMC.
• Have successfully completed a UK Foundation Year 2 Programme or have equivalent experience and competencies, or expect to do so at the date of commencing employment.
• Have at least 1 year experience of working in the HSC/HSE or NHS service as a fully registered medical practitioner.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Otolaryngology.