Job summary
A short description of who we are
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
A short description of the role The respiratory team run a very active TB service and there is a unique opportunity to support the early diagnosis and treatment of this population through a one stop diagnostic pleural service.
This is an ideal post for someone who is interested in pursuing a respiratory training post, or who is looking to develop their portfolio prior to seeking consultant positions. The postholder will also be required to support with ward work and the general medicine on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
A short description of the team they will be joining
The department also provides regular bronchoscopy service, comprehensive lung function assessment facility and a sleep diagnostic service.
A significant proportion of outpatient clinics are conducted at Shrewsbury Road Health Centre (SRHC), situated a fifteen-minute commute from Newham Hospital.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A brief and specific description of what they will be doing
The postholder will be responsible for supporting and developing the pleural interventions service which meets the needs of our population and drives admission avoidance. Training will be available to help improvement in procedures (Including non-pleural if the post holder is interested) although evidence of basic pleural procedures competence will be a required
Management of inpatient care will be shared with 5 other registrars and will include the management of inpatients including those on acute NIV under the care of the respiratory consultants, chest clinics and respiratory referrals within the hospital.
The postholder will be expected to partake in training, education, governance meetings (including morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings) and diagnostic Lung MDT meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A brief and specific description of what they will be doing
The postholder will be responsible for supporting and developing the pleural interventions service which meets the needs of our population and drives admission avoidance. Training will be available to help improvement in procedures (Including non-pleural if the post holder is interested) although evidence of basic pleural procedures competence will be a required
Management of inpatient care will be shared with 5 other registrars and will include the management of inpatients including those on acute NIV under the care of the respiratory consultants, chest clinics and respiratory referrals within the hospital.
The postholder will be expected to partake in training, education, governance meetings (including morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings) and diagnostic Lung MDT meeting.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching
- Substantial experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine within the NHS
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, Arterial Blood Gas, Pleural procedures, Cannulation
- ALS accreditation
Desirable
- Lumbar puncture
- Level 1 pleural ultrasound accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in general and acute internal medicine
- A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge in specialist respiratory medicine
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching
- Substantial experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine within the NHS
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, Arterial Blood Gas, Pleural procedures, Cannulation
- ALS accreditation
Desirable
- Lumbar puncture
- Level 1 pleural ultrasound accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in general and acute internal medicine
- A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge in specialist respiratory medicine
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).
