Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Associate Specialist Doctor in Otorhinolaryngology
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Job Overview
This is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), covering maternity leave for 6 months in the first instance. It comprises of weekly OPD clinics and 2 regular theatre sessions. The main base will be Frimley Park Hospital but there are clinics at other sites within Frimley Health. The post holder will join our on-call rota which currently requires a 1 PA renumeration (included above).
The successful applicant will be a committed clinician and have a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training, and other qualities as identified in the person specification.
Main duties of the job
The busy ENT department at Frimley Park Hospital is based in Outpatients with operating in both DSU theatres and Minor operations at Frimley Park Hospital. Although currently there is no availability to operate at Heatherwood this maybe a requirement in the future. The on-call covers both Frimley Park and Basingstoke sites of the North Hampshire Hospitals Trust.
The successful applicant will be joining a team of 6 consultants, 1 Specialty doctor and a team of registrars and Resident doctors replacing 1 Associate Specialist. You will be joining at an exciting time as we are currently developing our own Audiology and Balance service within the Frimley Park department, providing a comprehensive service to the wider community. We hope that you will contribute to this development and the team. The post holder will have a job plan comprising of general clinics and surgical sessions.
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At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.
The Role Will Include
- 1:7 on-call rota – currently but will to go to 1:8 as soon as possible
- One half day per month is dedicated to Clinical Governance, Audit and Teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend except for those providing emergency cover.
- All members of the Department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expected to fulfil CPD and revalidation requirements.
- Teamwork and good communication skills are essential.
- It is expected that every member of the Department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff, and this is recognized as part of Supporting Professional Activities.
- There may be a need to Move theatres. On-call will depend on the successful candidate and review with the team but currently will compromise of 1 week day evening/night alternate weeks (to be arranged) and 1:7 weekends (Friday to Tuesday – 4days). This will reduce to 1.8 and become a three night on-call (Friday to Monday am) as the department expands with an appropriate reduction in PAs.
Person specification
Qualifications & Eligibilty
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS ORL or equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice at time of appointment
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of two years’ experience in ENT as an Associate specialist or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in teaching and training
- Relevant research
- Used EPIC
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate as necessary
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Demonstrate Special Interest
- Knowledge is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable criteria
- Ability to teach and enthuse junior medical staff
- Ability to undertake audit-research
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT)
FHFT is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030
Sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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