Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join our friendly and enthusiastic respiratory team at the James Paget University Hospital.
Prospective candidates should be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT, or be listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC, for Respiratory and General (Internal) Medicine. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated respiratory team, comprising of three substantive consultants and one long term locum consultant, supported by a multidisciplinary specialist team including nursing, physiologists and support staff, providing a comprehensive service of the highest quality for both inpatient and outpatient services.
We have a close working relationship with the Thoracic Surgery and Oncology departments at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and regional access to Difficult Asthma MDTs
We also participate in National COPD, Asthma and Lung Cancer Audits.
About us
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides medical services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. In addition, it provides approximately 1/3 of the secondary care teaching for the expanding Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia, where the appointee will be given the opportunity to play a significant teaching role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Respiratory services and investigative facilities include; flexible bronchoscopy, EBUS, transbronchial biopsies, medical thoracoscopy, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, overnight oximetry, sleep studies and operation of a fast track straight to CT service for lung cancer.
Please see attached job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Respiratory services and investigative facilities include; flexible bronchoscopy, EBUS, transbronchial biopsies, medical thoracoscopy, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, overnight oximetry, sleep studies and operation of a fast track straight to CT service for lung cancer.
Please see attached job description for further details
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty especially with a wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine.
- Must be proficient in flexible bronchoscopy.
- Experience of working in and leading a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants. This could include, for example, experience of sleep medicine or medical thoracosopy.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff
- Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Motivation and able to plan and develop the service
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Experience of committee work/project management.
- Computer Literate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty especially with a wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine.
- Must be proficient in flexible bronchoscopy.
- Experience of working in and leading a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants. This could include, for example, experience of sleep medicine or medical thoracosopy.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff
- Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Motivation and able to plan and develop the service
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Experience of committee work/project management.
- Computer Literate
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).
