Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10 PA Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Lung Cancer and ILD to join the Respiratory Department at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHSFT). The applicant will be joining a large department of 26 consultant colleagues including Academic Professors, with multiple sub-specialty interests.
The proposed job plan would include cover for the following services:
- Respiratory/GIM Inpatients
- Respiratory HDU
- Lung Cancer
- ILD
- General Respiratory
- Bronchoscopy
- On-Call cover
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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
WHAT YOULL DO:
This is a full time (10 PA; 8 DCC/2 SPA) post. Part time applicants are also invited. You need to be fully registered with the GMC and have a CCT in General and Respiratory Medicine or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. The applicant will be joining a large department of 26 consultant colleagues including Academic Professors, with multiple sub-specialty interests.
The successful applicant will also join the general respiratory on call rota (1:13). This includes cover for the medical wards out of hours as well as our 9 bedded Respiratory High Dependency Unit (RHDU), the COVID HDU (up to 14 beds) as well as our CF patients both within the hospital and the community.
There are significant opportunities for candidates to develop research interests, given Southamptons international reputation in research or develop roles in teaching/medical education, within or outside the medical school at Southampton.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT and/or on specialist register in General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine (or expected within 6 months
- GMC Registration
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Organisation skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 20 October 2023
Job Reference: MT1047 - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th October 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
This is a full time (10 PA; 8 DCC/2 SPA) post. Part time applicants are also invited. You need to be fully registered with the GMC and have a CCT in General and Respiratory Medicine or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. The applicant will be joining a large department of 26 consultant colleagues including Academic Professors, with multiple sub-specialty interests.
The successful applicant will also join the general respiratory on call rota (1:13). This includes cover for the medical wards out of hours as well as our 9 bedded Respiratory High Dependency Unit (RHDU), the COVID HDU (up to 14 beds) as well as our CF patients both within the hospital and the community.
There are significant opportunities for candidates to develop research interests, given Southamptons international reputation in research or develop roles in teaching/medical education, within or outside the medical school at Southampton.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT and/or on specialist register in General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine (or expected within 6 months
- GMC Registration
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Organisation skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 20 October 2023
Job Reference: MT1047 - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th October 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT and/or on specialist register in General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine (or expected within 6 months)
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Research Qualification
- Interest in evidence-based medicine
- Interest in ILD
- Interest in Lung Cancer
Previous or relevant experience
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit participation
- Management experience
- Substantive Training Posts in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine in Teaching Hospitals
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership Skills
- IT skills
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- NHS structure awareness and MDT working
Living the Trust values
Desirable
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT and/or on specialist register in General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine (or expected within 6 months)
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Research Qualification
- Interest in evidence-based medicine
- Interest in ILD
- Interest in Lung Cancer
Previous or relevant experience
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit participation
- Management experience
- Substantive Training Posts in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine in Teaching Hospitals
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership Skills
- IT skills
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- NHS structure awareness and MDT working
Living the Trust values
Desirable
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
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).
