Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent Respiratory Department at UHNM, working as a Junior Training Fellow for a fixed term contract on the Junior Respiratory rota.
The Respiratory Department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.
The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease and non-invasive ventilation. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 111 inpatient beds, including a Regional Weaning Centre with 16 NIV beds, and 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the delivery of care for inpatients with respiratory conditions, both elective and emergency admissions.
- Ward duties including clerking of elective and emergency admissions
- Managing inpatients care with respective registrar and consultant colleagues
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not recognised as a formal training slot however, the training opportunities will be the same as the other Junior Training Fellows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not recognised as a formal training slot however, the training opportunities will be the same as the other Junior Training Fellows.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for primary degree
- MRCP part 1 or equivalent
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience at ST1 level or equivalent experience
- ALS
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
- Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.
Desirable
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for primary degree
- MRCP part 1 or equivalent
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience at ST1 level or equivalent experience
- ALS
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
- Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.
Desirable
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
