Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an ST4-9 (Clinical Fellow) in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, to work in the Paediatric Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis Centre at King's College Hospital. King's College Hospital is a major provider of tertiary paediatric respiratory services, houses major Paediatric and Adult Regional Centres for Cystic Fibrosis and is an accredited centre (UK and Europe) for training in paediatric respiratory medicine. It provides both secondary and tertiary care mainly though not exclusively for children in South East London, Kent and East Sussex. The multidisciplinary team is led by Dr Atul Gupta and five other paediatric respiratory consultants. This post offers the opportunity to attain middle grade experience of a National Grid trainee in paediatric respiratory medicine at an accredited London training centre.
General information
This post is suitable for paediatric doctors with middle grade experience who have evidence of achieving at least ST4 competencies in paediatrics at the time of the appointment, some experience in paediatric respiratory medicine and eligibility to work in the UK. Full MRCPCH is highly desirable.
For details of the job description and how to apply on-line, please visit our website: www.kch.nhs.uk/careers. To discuss the post with Dr Atul Gupta or one of the other consultants, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Medical staffing Manager on 0203 299 3542 or Medical staffing assistant on 0203 299 7323.
Main duties of the job
At King's, children with medical respiratory problems are admitted to Toni and Guy Ward and those with surgical problems to the Children's Surgical Ward. Children requiring high dependency or intensive care are admitted to the Thomas Cook Critical Care Centre in the Variety Children's Hospital where the respiratory service provides regular support and advice for children receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Approximately 300 children with asthma and related wheezing illness are admitted to King's each year. Many children admitted acutely via the ED with asthma or other serious respiratory illnesses are referred to the respiratory service. We provide an acute tertiary referral service to other DGHs in our region and beyond for the referral of complex respiratory cases including paediatric empyema, pneumothorax, necrotising pneumonia, with back-up from paediatric or cardio-thoracic surgery.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each week there is a general respiratory clinic (usually attended by three of the respiratory consultants, a middle grade and two clinical nurse specialists), where referrals from both primary and secondary care are seen. A weekly Rapid Access respiratory clinic mainly to see new tertiary referrals quickly is shared between the consultants. There is a paediatric tuberculosis clinic and a weekly Difficult Asthma clinic conducted by a consultant and CNS, as well as a weekly nurse-led asthma clinic. Monthly multi-disciplinary non-CF bronchiectasis and ventilation (NIV and invasive) clinics are also held. All consultants cover each other for clinics when on service or away on annual or professional leave. The CF multi-disciplinary team are involved with a weekly cystic fibrosis clinic, weekly CF annual review clinics, CF baby clinics, CFSPID clinics and ad hoc CF reviews throughout the week. In addition, we do joint CF outreach clinics throughout the Southeast region.
At Kings, children with medical respiratory problems are admitted to Toni and Guy Ward and those with surgical problems to Princess Elizabeth Ward. Children requiring high dependency or intensive care are admitted to the Thomas Cook Critical Care Centre in the Variety Childrens Hospital where the respiratory service provides regular support and advice for children on invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Approximately 300 children with asthma and related wheezing illness are admitted to Kings each year. Many children admitted acutely via the ED with asthma or other serious respiratory illnesses are referred to the respiratory service. We provide an acute tertiary referral service to other DGHs in our region and beyond for management of paediatric empyema, pneumothorax, necrotising pneumonia, etc. with back-up from paediatric or cardio-thoracic surgery.
The paediatric cystic fibrosis service at Kings has been established for over 30 years. It is an accredited Regional Centre at the hub of a mature clinical network, which extends through South London, Kent and East Sussex. The centre cares for approximately 200 children. Joint outreach clinics are conducted in 7 paediatric units in the region with the full multi-disciplinary team. Children from anywhere in the region, however, may be reviewed at or admitted to Kings between outreach clinics depending on clinical need and a number of children receive full CF care at Kings because they live locally or have particularly severe or complex problems. Transition to the adult service is well-established and includes joint transition clinics with the adult CF multi-disciplinary team which has the great advantage of being on the same site. From its inception, we have been a member of the London CF collaborative, which has produced seminal reports on early lung function in CF infants. We are a CTAP (Clinical Trials Accelerator Platform) centre which has formed a partnership with other London CF centres for children on invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Approximately 300 children with asthma and related wheezing illness are admitted to Kings each year. Many children admitted acutely via the ED with asthma or other serious respiratory illnesses are referred to the respiratory service. We provide an acute tertiary referral service to other DGHs in our region and beyond for management of paediatric empyema, pneumothorax, necrotising pneumonia, etc. with back-up from paediatric or cardio-thoracic surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each week there is a general respiratory clinic (usually attended by three of the respiratory consultants, a middle grade and two clinical nurse specialists), where referrals from both primary and secondary care are seen. A weekly Rapid Access respiratory clinic mainly to see new tertiary referrals quickly is shared between the consultants. There is a paediatric tuberculosis clinic and a weekly Difficult Asthma clinic conducted by a consultant and CNS, as well as a weekly nurse-led asthma clinic. Monthly multi-disciplinary non-CF bronchiectasis and ventilation (NIV and invasive) clinics are also held. All consultants cover each other for clinics when on service or away on annual or professional leave. The CF multi-disciplinary team are involved with a weekly cystic fibrosis clinic, weekly CF annual review clinics, CF baby clinics, CFSPID clinics and ad hoc CF reviews throughout the week. In addition, we do joint CF outreach clinics throughout the Southeast region.
At Kings, children with medical respiratory problems are admitted to Toni and Guy Ward and those with surgical problems to Princess Elizabeth Ward. Children requiring high dependency or intensive care are admitted to the Thomas Cook Critical Care Centre in the Variety Childrens Hospital where the respiratory service provides regular support and advice for children on invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Approximately 300 children with asthma and related wheezing illness are admitted to Kings each year. Many children admitted acutely via the ED with asthma or other serious respiratory illnesses are referred to the respiratory service. We provide an acute tertiary referral service to other DGHs in our region and beyond for management of paediatric empyema, pneumothorax, necrotising pneumonia, etc. with back-up from paediatric or cardio-thoracic surgery.
The paediatric cystic fibrosis service at Kings has been established for over 30 years. It is an accredited Regional Centre at the hub of a mature clinical network, which extends through South London, Kent and East Sussex. The centre cares for approximately 200 children. Joint outreach clinics are conducted in 7 paediatric units in the region with the full multi-disciplinary team. Children from anywhere in the region, however, may be reviewed at or admitted to Kings between outreach clinics depending on clinical need and a number of children receive full CF care at Kings because they live locally or have particularly severe or complex problems. Transition to the adult service is well-established and includes joint transition clinics with the adult CF multi-disciplinary team which has the great advantage of being on the same site. From its inception, we have been a member of the London CF collaborative, which has produced seminal reports on early lung function in CF infants. We are a CTAP (Clinical Trials Accelerator Platform) centre which has formed a partnership with other London CF centres for children on invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Approximately 300 children with asthma and related wheezing illness are admitted to Kings each year. Many children admitted acutely via the ED with asthma or other serious respiratory illnesses are referred to the respiratory service. We provide an acute tertiary referral service to other DGHs in our region and beyond for management of paediatric empyema, pneumothorax, necrotising pneumonia, etc. with back-up from paediatric or cardio-thoracic surgery.
Person Specification
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Experience
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Research
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- Understanding of audit and research
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Grade
Essential
Research
Essential
- Understanding of audit and research
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).
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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).
