Job summary
The Academic Directorate of Respiratory Medicine is looking to recruit a whole-time equivalent consultant in respiratory medicine with an interest in pulmonary hypertension. The Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit is one of the largest pulmonary hypertension centres in the world with a highly active translational medicine research programme. MRCP or equivalent are essential. Candidates must have or be within 6 months of obtaining a CCST or equivalent in Respiratory Medicine.
Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted candidates may be considered.
Job plans are extremely attractive with significant amounts of time off the wards to develop sub-specialty interests, generous clinic templates, and a well-supported specialty respiratory on-call rota.
We fully recognise the necessity to balance both work and personal live and less than full time applications are welcomed. Applicants are encouraged from any level of seniority; new consultants will be well supported by friendly experienced colleagues and given ample time to settle in.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based in the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT.
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of
- Pulmonary Hypertension and General Respiratory Medicine.
- Detailed assessment and in-patient management of patients with pulmonary vascular disease / pulmonary hypertension.
On a rotational basis, pulmonary Hypertension duties will include:
- Ward rounds
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Pulmonary vascular clinics
- Provision of right heart catheter lists or bronchoscopy lists.
- Cover for pulmonary vascular inpatients
- Participation in the departments service improvement and research programme
Also on a rotational basis, general Respiratory Medicine duties will include:
- Provision of non-elective inpatient care covering periods of leave in the chest medicine team.
About us
We are a tertiary centre for severe asthma, lung cancer, TB, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, COPD, pleural disease, occupational lung disease and interstitial lung disease and sleep and ventilation, as well as a nationally acclaimed quaternary centre for pulmonary vascular disease. We have a strong research infrastructure and are an active academic directorate with world-renowned academic colleagues within the department.
Sheffield is a vibrant university city of startling beauty and the gateway to the Peak District. It is a magnet for cyclists, runners, keen walkers and anyone desiring a healthy outdoor life. The city is perfect for enjoying family life with outstanding state and independent schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Name on the specialist register (Respiratory Medicine and GIM) or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
- Higher medical or biomedical degree ( MD or PhD) or previous research experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Post registration training in Respiratory Medicine and an ability to provide senior review to complex patients
- Outpatient clinical experience
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension
- Ability to perform bronchoscopy and / or right heart catheter
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management & Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communications skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Name on the specialist register (Respiratory Medicine and GIM) or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
- Higher medical or biomedical degree ( MD or PhD) or previous research experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Post registration training in Respiratory Medicine and an ability to provide senior review to complex patients
- Outpatient clinical experience
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension
- Ability to perform bronchoscopy and / or right heart catheter
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management & Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communications skills
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).
