Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant in Respiratory & General Medicine at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT).This is a full time 10 PA general medicine post with a special interest in respiratory and will be based at Rotherham General Hospital.
The Respiratory Department at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has a well-established and highly performing team treating an integrated care pathway across the acute and community setting. The service also has a dedicated community respiratory facility - Breathing Space. The successful applicant will join a team of several Consultants, Training / Junior medics, Department Managers and the nursing team to complement, strengthen and help further develop the service. This is a full-time post and involvesparticipation in a 1:16 on-call rota.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department. For further information or to arrange a visit please contact any of the Consultants via Respiratory Secretary on 01709 427168; or email the Service Manager, Jordan Ramsey at jordan.ramsey@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to maintaining the quality and extent of the service provided by the Department of Respiratory Medicine. It has an integrated care pathway across the acute and community setting.
There are opportunities to specialise in our expanding our lung cancer, pleural procedures and TB service. However, applicants with other respiratory specialist interests are actively encouraged to apply. We have a well-equipped Respiratory Physiology department, which has facilities for full lung function testing, cardio respiratory exercise testing, bronchial hyper-reactivity testing and full allergy testing assessment. There are also facilities for the investigation and treatment of sleep disordered breathing and for long-term non-invasive ventilation.
The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with all other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver clinically effective, safe, high quality Respiratory Medicine Services to the population served. The post holder is expected to undertake service development review and evaluation to improve & expand current practice. All appointees are required to participate in all departmental activities, including audit, sharing the administrative responsibilities and contributing to the further development of the department and the Trust
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
This is a full time 10 PA General Medicine post with a special interest in Respiratory to be based at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. In line with the Trusts strategy, the post holder may be required to undertake sessions at locations outside of the main hospital site.
The post is integral to maintaining the quality and extent of the service provided by the Department of Respiratory Medicine, enabling the successful delivery of the strategic objectives. The Department has an integrated care pathway across the acute and community setting. In the last 12 months, the service has developed a dedicated respiratory ward at the acute Trust and there will be opportunities to enhance this initiative further.
The service also has a dedicated community respiratory hospital - Breathing Space. Breathing Space is a Nurse Consultant led facility and hosts a number of differing healthcare services such as:
In-patients
Outpatients
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Provides domiciliary visits
University accredited respiratory courses (via Respiratory Rotherham)
There are opportunities to specialise in our expanding our lung cancer, pleural procedures and TB service. However, applicants with other respiratory specialist interests are actively encouraged to apply.
The Department has close links with the Cardiothoracic and Oncology departments in Sheffield and holds weekly MDT meetings with both the Thoracic Surgeons and Clinical Oncologists. The department is supported by a well-equipped Respiratory Physiology department, which has facilities for full lung function testing, cardio respiratory exercise testing, bronchial hyper-reactivity testing and full allergy testing assessment. There are also facilities for the investigation and treatment of sleep disordered breathing and for long-term non-invasive ventilation.
The Post
The post holder will be expected to provide high quality management of Respiratory services to the population of Rotherham through
Provision of a Respiratory Medicine Service for outpatients, day-cases, in-patients, Consultant referrals, and relevant invasive procedures
Provision of Consultant delivered Respiratory Medicine services as identified in the job plan
Administrative duties to ensure the proper functioning of the department
Provision of cover for colleagues periods of leave
Participation in medical audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development relating to Respiratory Medicine
Management and supervision of medical, nursing and other professional staff within the multidisciplinary care team
Attendance at Divisional, District and Regional meetings, as required, to represent the interests of the specialty, the department and the Trust
The provision of teaching duties as required and specifically to take an active part in the education Programme of trainee medical staff and medical undergraduate students from the University of Sheffield
The provision on a reciprocal basis a Consultant service for Rotherham General Hospital in the absence of his/her Consultant colleagues
The post holder will have full continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his or her care on the Respiratory ward & Respiratory outlying ward and for the provision of treatment relevant to their general medical/gastroenterological condition whilst in hospital. This may include the provision of advice and or assistance to Consultants in other specialties and the proper delegation to and training of junior medical staff
Expectation and encouragement of the completion of research and clinical audit activities as an inherent part of normal clinical duties. There will also be a key role with regard to training medical staff in junior grades and the development of support staff.
Delivery of the highest standards of care with a particular focus on the Trusts strategic priorities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
This is a full time 10 PA General Medicine post with a special interest in Respiratory to be based at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. In line with the Trusts strategy, the post holder may be required to undertake sessions at locations outside of the main hospital site.
The post is integral to maintaining the quality and extent of the service provided by the Department of Respiratory Medicine, enabling the successful delivery of the strategic objectives. The Department has an integrated care pathway across the acute and community setting. In the last 12 months, the service has developed a dedicated respiratory ward at the acute Trust and there will be opportunities to enhance this initiative further.
The service also has a dedicated community respiratory hospital - Breathing Space. Breathing Space is a Nurse Consultant led facility and hosts a number of differing healthcare services such as:
In-patients
Outpatients
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Provides domiciliary visits
University accredited respiratory courses (via Respiratory Rotherham)
There are opportunities to specialise in our expanding our lung cancer, pleural procedures and TB service. However, applicants with other respiratory specialist interests are actively encouraged to apply.
The Department has close links with the Cardiothoracic and Oncology departments in Sheffield and holds weekly MDT meetings with both the Thoracic Surgeons and Clinical Oncologists. The department is supported by a well-equipped Respiratory Physiology department, which has facilities for full lung function testing, cardio respiratory exercise testing, bronchial hyper-reactivity testing and full allergy testing assessment. There are also facilities for the investigation and treatment of sleep disordered breathing and for long-term non-invasive ventilation.
The Post
The post holder will be expected to provide high quality management of Respiratory services to the population of Rotherham through
Provision of a Respiratory Medicine Service for outpatients, day-cases, in-patients, Consultant referrals, and relevant invasive procedures
Provision of Consultant delivered Respiratory Medicine services as identified in the job plan
Administrative duties to ensure the proper functioning of the department
Provision of cover for colleagues periods of leave
Participation in medical audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development relating to Respiratory Medicine
Management and supervision of medical, nursing and other professional staff within the multidisciplinary care team
Attendance at Divisional, District and Regional meetings, as required, to represent the interests of the specialty, the department and the Trust
The provision of teaching duties as required and specifically to take an active part in the education Programme of trainee medical staff and medical undergraduate students from the University of Sheffield
The provision on a reciprocal basis a Consultant service for Rotherham General Hospital in the absence of his/her Consultant colleagues
The post holder will have full continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his or her care on the Respiratory ward & Respiratory outlying ward and for the provision of treatment relevant to their general medical/gastroenterological condition whilst in hospital. This may include the provision of advice and or assistance to Consultants in other specialties and the proper delegation to and training of junior medical staff
Expectation and encouragement of the completion of research and clinical audit activities as an inherent part of normal clinical duties. There will also be a key role with regard to training medical staff in junior grades and the development of support staff.
Delivery of the highest standards of care with a particular focus on the Trusts strategic priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm you GMC registration number
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Training the Trainer course
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of ARCP outcome 6 or equivalence
- Experience in the management of a broad GIM and Stroke caseload
- Experience in the management of an Elderly Care Medicine caseload
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including both elderly care and general internal medicine
- Ability to cope with the demand of a main site Consultant
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm you GMC registration number
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Training the Trainer course
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of ARCP outcome 6 or equivalence
- Experience in the management of a broad GIM and Stroke caseload
- Experience in the management of an Elderly Care Medicine caseload
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including both elderly care and general internal medicine
- Ability to cope with the demand of a main site Consultant
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
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).
