Job summary
The Respiratory Team at University Hospital Southampton has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic trainee to gain experience in Interstitial Lung Disease. This is a 0.8FTE fixed term appointment for up to 24 months. For interested candidates there may be the future option to increase to 1.0 FTE through additional research time.
The Southampton Interstitial Lung Disease Service is a designated Regional Specialist Centre and an anti-fibrotic prescribing centre serving the Wessex region with >500 referrals/year. The ILD team comprises five ILD consultants, two ILD specialist nurses, one ILD Pharmacist, and an ILD MDT coordinator. The ILD service is supported by radiologists and pathologists with an interest in ILD, rheumatologists, and when required on-site thoracic surgeons. Further support is provided by a comprehensive lung function laboratory, and BAL differential cell count service.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
- Outpatient clinics (ILD and join rheumatology-ILD)
- Weekly ILD MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support
- ILD CNS and Pharmacist Support
- Quality improvement and/or research projects
What were looking for
- Enthusiastic, engaged clinical fellow with a keen interest in interstitial lung diseases
- Interest in conducting own quality improvement or research projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 20 October 2023
Job Reference: MT1043 - This vacancy closes on or before: 9th October 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
- Outpatient clinics (ILD and join rheumatology-ILD)
- Weekly ILD MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support
- ILD CNS and Pharmacist Support
- Quality improvement and/or research projects
What were looking for
- Enthusiastic, engaged clinical fellow with a keen interest in interstitial lung diseases
- Interest in conducting own quality improvement or research projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 20 October 2023
Job Reference: MT1043 - This vacancy closes on or before: 9th October 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCP
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Specialist Certificate in Respiratory medicine
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience at CT3/IMT3/ST3 level or above in respiratory medicine
Desirable
- Interstitial lung disease experience
- Publications
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Research and audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary group
- IT skills
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Demonstrates sound judgement
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCP
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Specialist Certificate in Respiratory medicine
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience at CT3/IMT3/ST3 level or above in respiratory medicine
Desirable
- Interstitial lung disease experience
- Publications
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Research and audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary group
- IT skills
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Demonstrates sound judgement
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
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).
