Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed term contract - 12 months 10 PA post, Consultant General and Respiratory Physician at royal Oldham hospital part of the Northern care alliance hospital trust
This job description is intended to cover the main points of the post only. Applicants are invited to enquire regarding any point(s) about which they may be unsure.
The post is designed to enhance the care of patients with respiratory diseases in Oldham, therefore the newly appointed Physician will be required to work with an established team of Consultant Respiratory Physicians to maintain and improve the hospital and community-based service for patients with chest diseases within the population served by the Northern Care Alliance.
It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the leadership, delivery, and development of respiratory services. There is a degree of flexibility in this role in relation to specialist interest although an interest in Long COVID, Asthma, interstitial lung disease or Sleep Medicine would be favourable
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide respiratory services within the Royal Oldham Hospital and the surrounding community together with the existing post-holders, including supporting 2 Respiratory wards. The successful candidate will provide clinical sessions in Respiratory Medicine and on call services for general medicine. This post aims to support the ongoing innovative and developing respiratory services, including Long Covid, acute care, virtual respiratory wards and integrated services into community and primary care.
About us
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- oInclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council
- oHolds MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Previous Experience
Essential
- oExperience in Respiratory and General medicine at consultant level
- oCommitment to CME
- oGood clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience in Thoracoscopy
- Competent in EBUS & Fibre-optic bronchoscopy
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Interest in research to support current ongoing projects
Special atitude & abilities
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oGood communication skills
- oAbility to work as part of multidisciplinary team
Motivation & disposition
Essential
- oA desire to improve services and care
- oCommitment to efficient & effective service delivery
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- oInclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council
- oHolds MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Previous Experience
Essential
- oExperience in Respiratory and General medicine at consultant level
- oCommitment to CME
- oGood clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience in Thoracoscopy
- Competent in EBUS & Fibre-optic bronchoscopy
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Interest in research to support current ongoing projects
Special atitude & abilities
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oGood communication skills
- oAbility to work as part of multidisciplinary team
Motivation & disposition
Essential
- oA desire to improve services and care
- oCommitment to efficient & effective service delivery
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills
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).