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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Consultant Rhinologist
Department: Head & Neck Directorate: (ENT) Ear, Nose & Throat Department
Base: St John’s Hospital, Livingston
You will also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian sites.
Post Summary: A full time Consultant ENT Surgeon with a specialist interest in Rhinology.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
The appointee will be appointed to a whole time contract with 10 programmed activities. The working day is from 0830-2000, Monday-Friday.
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will have sessional commitments, which are reviewed annually as part of the appraisal and job planning process and which will be adjusted according to the needs of the service and development.
Flexibility in provision of direct clinical care time is required. The post holder will support the Rhinology Service and as part of the Rhinology team deliver a tertiary referral Rhinology practice, including attendance at Skull-base MDT meetings and joint operating sessions with the Neurosurgeons.
All sessions will be supported by junior medical staff.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to: Mr Iain Hathorn, Consultant Rhinologist, St Johns’ Hospital, Livingston on 01506 523000 iain.hathorn@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
- Closing date is the 6th November 2023
- Interviews will take place on the 20th November ( afternoon )
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. State-of-the-art buildings and our forward-looking and innovative approach have earned our hospitals recognition as centres of excellence. Our clinical care, teaching and research have a national and growing international reputation. NHS Lothian provides an extensive range of primary care services, including mental health, GP and other community-based services. Primary care services are also provided at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Liberton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Building. We also provide a comprehensive range of acute adult, paediatric and maternity services. Acute care is provided from the following sites: the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France; the Western General Hospital; St Johns Hospital at Howden, Livingston; the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Liberton Hospital; the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, and the Lauriston Building. A move to NHS Lothian will give you the chance to develop your NHS career and enhance your lifestyle. There is much to admire and enjoy in the Lothian region in locations of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the historic skyline of Edinburgh, Scotlands historic capital city, to the wonderful surrounding countryside and coastline of the Firth of Forth.