Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

The closing date is 18 December 2024

Job summary

The UHPNT Respiratory Department is a dynamic and welcoming team with a clear vision to provide the best care possible to our patients. We would encourage applicants with a pre-defined sub-specialty area of expertise and, in particular, those with an interest in COPD, complex pulmonary infection, interstitial lung disease, and/or pulmonary hypertension. We will, however, work with any successful candidate to develop a job plan that meets their needs and interests, whilst complementing the expertise of colleagues within the department and supporting the continued delivery of a high-quality service for our patients. Flexible and/or less than full time working, including job sharing, will be accommodated for any candidate(s) to whom this is important, with arrangements to be discussed and agreed on an individual basis.

Main duties of the job

The employer is University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with the post description and responsibilities below being based on a whole-time appointment. The model job plan is based on a full-time appointment of 10 PAs. Trust policy is for job plans to be based on 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, although up to one further SPA may be agreed within this during the job plan review process, depending on departmental and/or care group needs. The average maximum weekly programmed activities for direct clinical care will not exceed 8.5 PA unless by prior mutual agreement.

Please see attached job description for further information.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. https://plymouthhospitals.pagetiger.com/bbselju/1/?ptit=20739138F59A50241A13E

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-ML-THO6465727

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification attached. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification attached. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of experience and ability in teaching

Desirable

  • Postgraduate teaching qualification
  • ALS instructor
  • Experience in simulation and / or human factors training

Management

Essential

  • Willingness to interact with management colleagues
  • Evidence of participation in regular appraisal and reflection practice

Desirable

  • Formal management training
  • Previous experience in change management and quality improvement

Practical Requirements

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account for any local requirement or disability

Desirable

  • Full UK Driving Licence

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MRCP UK (or equivalent)
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Postgraduate prizes and awards

Research and Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of recent involvement in clinical audit and/or quality improvement.
  • Commitment to continuing medical education.
  • Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance
  • Presentations at local meetings
  • Experience and understanding of research methodology.

Desirable

  • Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Current research
  • Presentations at regional/national/ international meetings.
  • Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research, clinical audit and service improvement

Particular skills and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering an acute and general Respiratory service and an understanding of the NHS
  • Competent to give a specialist opinion across the full range of respiratory and general medicine conditions
  • Ability to lead a team

Desirable

  • Attended appropriate courses / meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty
  • Evidence of ability to perform advanced invasive procedures as appropriate

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work in a team
  • Ability to delegate appropriately
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives and staff, both orally and in writing
  • Information technology skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of advanced communication skills training
  • Leadership skills
  • Well-presented CV
Person Specification

Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of experience and ability in teaching

Desirable

  • Postgraduate teaching qualification
  • ALS instructor
  • Experience in simulation and / or human factors training

Management

Essential

  • Willingness to interact with management colleagues
  • Evidence of participation in regular appraisal and reflection practice

Desirable

  • Formal management training
  • Previous experience in change management and quality improvement

Practical Requirements

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account for any local requirement or disability

Desirable

  • Full UK Driving Licence

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MRCP UK (or equivalent)
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Postgraduate prizes and awards

Research and Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of recent involvement in clinical audit and/or quality improvement.
  • Commitment to continuing medical education.
  • Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance
  • Presentations at local meetings
  • Experience and understanding of research methodology.

Desirable

  • Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Current research
  • Presentations at regional/national/ international meetings.
  • Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research, clinical audit and service improvement

Particular skills and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering an acute and general Respiratory service and an understanding of the NHS
  • Competent to give a specialist opinion across the full range of respiratory and general medicine conditions
  • Ability to lead a team

Desirable

  • Attended appropriate courses / meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty
  • Evidence of ability to perform advanced invasive procedures as appropriate

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work in a team
  • Ability to delegate appropriately
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives and staff, both orally and in writing
  • Information technology skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of advanced communication skills training
  • Leadership skills
  • Well-presented CV

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory Consultant and Service Line Director

Dr Tom Nicholson

thomas.nicholson2@nhs.net

01752431218

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-ML-THO6465727

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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