Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward looking and enthusiastic respiratory physician to join our team. on a 6 month fixed term contract. The post holder will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already well-established Respiratory service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich (replacement post).
The successful applicant will be part of the current team of 11 respiratory Consultants across both sites. The Respiratory Teams include and are supported by 4 specialist registrars and a team of junior doctors. In addition, there are 5 respiratory specialist nurses, 2 clinical physiologists, a team of TB specialist nurses, a lung cancer MDT coordinator and 3 lung cancer clinical nurse specialists.
Main duties of the job
We are looking a person with a sub-specialty interest which would complement our existing establishment which includes TB, Lung Cancer, sleep/ventilation, COPD and pleural disease.
As well as general Respiratory out-patient clinics, we have sub-specialist clinics a range of areas. There are bronchoscopy sessions at both sites and dedicated pleural clinics. We have been running an EBUS service for 3 years and plan to set up medical thoracoscopy shortly.
About us
We are a team of 6 consultants on the QEH site (total 11 across LGT), working within the QEH Medicine division, one of five clinical divisions within the trust.
We provide a comprehensive respiratory service including lung cancer, TB, COPD, sleep, domiciliary NIV, ambulatory pleural service, EBUS/bronchoscopy.
The team is a dynamic and growing service, always looking to develop new services, and fully supported by the trust and divisional management teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the post.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan for the first three months will be based on the provisional timetable shown below.
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
To apply for this post, please complete the on-line application form, including the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees covering at least the last three years of employment (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer/clinical supervisor). If you are not on the specialist register please also ensure you enclose evidence/confirmation that you will be on the specialist register or have a CCT within 6 months of the interview date.
In addition, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to Adetoun.Adebiyi@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the post.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan for the first three months will be based on the provisional timetable shown below.
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
To apply for this post, please complete the on-line application form, including the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees covering at least the last three years of employment (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer/clinical supervisor). If you are not on the specialist register please also ensure you enclose evidence/confirmation that you will be on the specialist register or have a CCT within 6 months of the interview date.
In addition, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to Adetoun.Adebiyi@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc MSc, MD.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC and hold a license to practice
- To be on the Specialist Register for Respiratory and General medicine or to be within 6 months of obtaining CCT on a UK training program at date of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Level of clinical experience and competence in the management of all aspects of respiratory & acute medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on the full range of problems within the specialty.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audits that have been used to significantly improve patient care
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Evidence of educational leadership roles.
- Curriculum design.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of organisational ability and experience of NHS management tasks.
Desirable
- Will have attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to consultant duties.
Other Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of leadership.
- Organisational ability.
- Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations.
- Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Credibility and integrity.
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives.
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others.
- Ability to plan strategically, execute tasks and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to engage in and lead change management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc MSc, MD.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC and hold a license to practice
- To be on the Specialist Register for Respiratory and General medicine or to be within 6 months of obtaining CCT on a UK training program at date of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Level of clinical experience and competence in the management of all aspects of respiratory & acute medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on the full range of problems within the specialty.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audits that have been used to significantly improve patient care
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Evidence of educational leadership roles.
- Curriculum design.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of organisational ability and experience of NHS management tasks.
Desirable
- Will have attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to consultant duties.
Other Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of leadership.
- Organisational ability.
- Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations.
- Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Credibility and integrity.
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives.
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others.
- Ability to plan strategically, execute tasks and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to engage in and lead change management.
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).
