Job summary
This post is a fixed term appointment for service in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine this post is currently part of the Respiratory Team, although there may be scope to extend the post further.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role will be:
- Having a commitment to two outpatient clinics a week
- To supervise the Junior Doctors on the wards, as well as delegating tasks appropriately
- Have the opportunity to participate in at least one bronchoscopy list per week
- Attend weekly MDT meetings
- Participate in the Registrar full shift rota
- Assist in the teaching of the IMTs, F2 and F1 doctors and medical Students
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Assess and manage basic respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Capable of performing bronchoscopy and pleural drainage
- Competence in management of Non- invasive ventilation for acute Type 2 respiratory failure
Experience
Essential
- Twelve months experience at SHO or above level in Medicine in a large hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous experience at SpR level in a large hospital setting in General Medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Capable of critically appraising papers
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Assess and manage basic respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Capable of performing bronchoscopy and pleural drainage
- Competence in management of Non- invasive ventilation for acute Type 2 respiratory failure
Experience
Essential
- Twelve months experience at SHO or above level in Medicine in a large hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous experience at SpR level in a large hospital setting in General Medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Capable of critically appraising papers
Desirable
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).
