Job summary
We are looking to recruit one full time Respiratory Consultant. This post is aimed at maintaining and developing the respiratory service. The department currently provides services in lung cancer, COPD, pleural disease and TB services. We would be willing to accommodate candidates with these or other specialist interests to complement our current existing team.
JD is pending Approval from the Royal College
Main duties of the job
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 then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant's 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.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Respiratory Medicine To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners To participate in educational and audit meetings To meet CPD and revalidation requirements To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs
b. Medical Education & Teaching Contribute to the weekly programme of educational activities, including foundation year and core medical training teaching programmes. Volunteer as an educational supervisor for doctors in training. Provide teaching and training to undergraduates and medical students both on the ward and in the outpatient department.
c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Take an active role in audit and governance projects to further the development of diabetes service. Participate in the departments monthly governance meetings which provide the opportunity to share audits, journals, latest evidence, serious incident reviews, morbidity and mortality reviews and other similar activities.
d. Continuing Professional Development Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelse. Policy, Planning and Management Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service Comply with all Trust policies To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Respiratory Medicine To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners To participate in educational and audit meetings To meet CPD and revalidation requirements To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs
b. Medical Education & Teaching Contribute to the weekly programme of educational activities, including foundation year and core medical training teaching programmes. Volunteer as an educational supervisor for doctors in training. Provide teaching and training to undergraduates and medical students both on the ward and in the outpatient department.
c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Take an active role in audit and governance projects to further the development of diabetes service. Participate in the departments monthly governance meetings which provide the opportunity to share audits, journals, latest evidence, serious incident reviews, morbidity and mortality reviews and other similar activities.
d. Continuing Professional Development Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelse. Policy, Planning and Management Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service Comply with all Trust policies To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.
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
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).
