Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is seeking
to appoint an additional Respiratory Consultant to join our Respiratory
team. Applicants should have a broad
experience in Respiratory Medicine.
BHNFTs ethos is to encourage team working and
innovation and it is an exciting time to be working for our progressing Trust.
There will also be the opportunity to contribute to development of clinical
services and achieving gold standards for Respiratory patients.
The new post holder will be expected
to share the existing clinical workload and will be encouraged to develop
specialist interest and support current services, working with the multi
disciplinary team. We have established Endobronchial Ultrasound
EBUS/Miniprobe, EUS, Portable Chest Ultrasound, and we have full physiological
lung investigation lab include Full lung function tests, cardiopulmonary
exercise tests (CPEX), Manitol Inhalation Bronchial challenge test, FeNO and
overnight pulse oximetry etc.
The Trust has an active education training programme
which you will be encouraged and expected to be involved in as well as MDT
meetings, case reviews, network forums, research and development, teaching
nurses as well as medical students for example.
Also, to be involved in benchmarking ensuring the Trust always strives
to be the best.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Job description for the post of Speciality Doctor in the Respiratory Department.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
We hope that you will
choose to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Respiratory Department has recently
successfully expanded its service model across the hospital and community
setting of Barnsley which has presented an opportunity to expand its consultant
workforce.
This post is
required to develop and expand the existing and new respiratory services. We need to be able to proactively support
daily consultant ward round in the respiratory ward to assist with rapid
assessment and management of inpatients. We also have a designated 8 bed
Respiratory Care Unit, which has its own dedicated nursing team and Junior
doctor support. In addition, increases in our outpatient clinic capacity are
required to meet the increasing activity demands. There are also great
opportunities to develop your own subspecialty interests and service
improvements.
The main duties and responsibilities of
the Speciality Doctor are set out below.
To
contribute to the lung cancer multi-disciplinary team and achieving the two
week wait for general practitioner referrals;
To
liaise with Social Services Departments, General Practitioners and Voluntary
organisations as required.
To
advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise;
To offer
advice to medical, nursing, managerial and other staff on appropriate matters;
To carry
out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required;
To
contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity including
Continuing Professional Development and Research;
To
contribute if appropriate to the training of nurses, paramedical, scientific
and technical staff;
To
participate in medical audit on a regular basis including presentations and
further development.
To
provide information required from time to time for legitimate management
purposes;
To
contribute to the management process within the Trust through participation in
planning, project or liaison groups as appropriate;
To work
in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Deputy Clinical Director and Clinical
Director, Associate Director of Operations for Medicine, Associate Director of
Nursing for Medicine, Service Manager and Matron whose roles form part of the
management arrangements of BHNFT;
To work
within the framework of policies and procedures relevant to Medical and Dental
staff.
The duties are subject to review from
time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. The duties will be reflected in a job plan,
which will be subject to review with the appointed consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Respiratory Department has recently
successfully expanded its service model across the hospital and community
setting of Barnsley which has presented an opportunity to expand its consultant
workforce.
This post is
required to develop and expand the existing and new respiratory services. We need to be able to proactively support
daily consultant ward round in the respiratory ward to assist with rapid
assessment and management of inpatients. We also have a designated 8 bed
Respiratory Care Unit, which has its own dedicated nursing team and Junior
doctor support. In addition, increases in our outpatient clinic capacity are
required to meet the increasing activity demands. There are also great
opportunities to develop your own subspecialty interests and service
improvements.
The main duties and responsibilities of
the Speciality Doctor are set out below.
To
contribute to the lung cancer multi-disciplinary team and achieving the two
week wait for general practitioner referrals;
To
liaise with Social Services Departments, General Practitioners and Voluntary
organisations as required.
To
advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise;
To offer
advice to medical, nursing, managerial and other staff on appropriate matters;
To carry
out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required;
To
contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity including
Continuing Professional Development and Research;
To
contribute if appropriate to the training of nurses, paramedical, scientific
and technical staff;
To
participate in medical audit on a regular basis including presentations and
further development.
To
provide information required from time to time for legitimate management
purposes;
To
contribute to the management process within the Trust through participation in
planning, project or liaison groups as appropriate;
To work
in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Deputy Clinical Director and Clinical
Director, Associate Director of Operations for Medicine, Associate Director of
Nursing for Medicine, Service Manager and Matron whose roles form part of the
management arrangements of BHNFT;
To work
within the framework of policies and procedures relevant to Medical and Dental
staff.
The duties are subject to review from
time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. The duties will be reflected in a job plan,
which will be subject to review with the appointed consultant.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty training or equivalent.
- Broad experience of General Medicine
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of Management of Lung Cancer Patients
Desirable
- Experience of managing chronic lung disease
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Honesty & Reliability
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (including PACES) or equivalent
Additional Information
Essential
- Professional GMC registration
- Enhanced Children and adult DBS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty training or equivalent.
- Broad experience of General Medicine
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of Management of Lung Cancer Patients
Desirable
- Experience of managing chronic lung disease
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Honesty & Reliability
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (including PACES) or equivalent
Additional Information
Essential
- Professional GMC registration
- Enhanced Children and adult DBS
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
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).
