Senior Clinical Fellow in Interstitial Lung Diseases

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Respiratory Team at University Hospital Southampton has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic trainee to gain experience in Interstitial Lung Disease. A 0.8FTE fixed term appointment for up to 24 months, there may be the future option to increase to 1.0 FTE through additional research time.

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 six ILD consultants, two ILD specialist nurses, one ILD Pharmacist, and an ILD MDT coordinator. 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. ILD team participate on national ILD clinical and research advisory groups and have a strong publication record in clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

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

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-MT1150

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Outpatient clinics (ILD and join rheumatology-ILD)
  • Weekly ILD MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support
  • Support departmental participation in the BTS Interstitial Lung Disease Registry
  • 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 TBC

Job Reference: MT1150- This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd April 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Outpatient clinics (ILD and join rheumatology-ILD)
  • Weekly ILD MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support
  • Support departmental participation in the BTS Interstitial Lung Disease Registry
  • 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 TBC

Job Reference: MT1150- This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd April 2024

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
  • Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
  • Sensitive to patients' needs
  • Demonstrates sound judgement
  • Good presentation skills

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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
  • Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
  • Sensitive to patients' needs
  • Demonstrates sound judgement
  • Good presentation skills

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory Consultant

Dr Tim Wallis

tim.wallis@uhs.nhs.uk

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-MT1150

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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