Job summary
We are looking to appoint locum Respiratory Consultant Physicians with general medicine accreditation to these two new posts. The appointment is to the University Hospitals Dorset Respiratory team with an expectation that the successful candidate may need to work on both Poole and Bournemouth sites. The post is for 10 PAs however less than full-time work can be negotiated as can 10PAs worked across four days. All posts will contain general respiratory medical care including in and outpatient work.
The successful applicant will join us at a time of great change and opportunity. The merged Respiratory team across the two sites currently includes 11 Consultants with a plan for all inpatient care to be delivered at the Bournemouth site in the future. Joining us at this time gives the applicants the unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the future service of UHD Respiratory Medicine including new build respiratory wards and the building and development of a dedicated Respiratory Support Unit and a specialist Respiratory on-call.
Main duties of the job
See personal spec and job description. Duties will include inpatient ward work, outpatient based activity including routine and cancer services. To work with the Respiratory team on future transformation plans
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during 2025. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have completed specialist training in both Respiratory and General Internal Medicine. Whilst no specific sub specialisation is required, if a candidate has a specialist interest this could be accommodated on discussion.
The job plan will require contribution to inpatient working and outpatient work including ward rounds, clinics, investigations such as pleural work and endoscopic procedures. The job plan is based on an average clinical expectation and will necessitate the ability to be flexible across both sites and to embrace change as the transformation evolves. Eventually, all emergency care is planned to be delivered at the Bournemouth site and elective care delivered at the Poole site. The successful candidate will join the existing team members in planning and negotiating our future working patterns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have completed specialist training in both Respiratory and General Internal Medicine. Whilst no specific sub specialisation is required, if a candidate has a specialist interest this could be accommodated on discussion.
The job plan will require contribution to inpatient working and outpatient work including ward rounds, clinics, investigations such as pleural work and endoscopic procedures. The job plan is based on an average clinical expectation and will necessitate the ability to be flexible across both sites and to embrace change as the transformation evolves. Eventually, all emergency care is planned to be delivered at the Bournemouth site and elective care delivered at the Poole site. The successful candidate will join the existing team members in planning and negotiating our future working patterns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or due to complete in 6 months
- GMC Specialist register
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory training in GIM
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide ranging knowledge in Respiratory and GIM
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or due to complete in 6 months
- GMC Specialist register
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory training in GIM
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide ranging knowledge in Respiratory and GIM
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
