Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Medicine to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).
Successful applicants must have full registration with the GMC.
Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
The post holder would be coming to join a committed and experienced team.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, dedicated team and applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine. This post will be based primarily at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, but with requirement to work at West Cumberland Hospital on a job planned basis.
The post involves out-patient and in-patient duties and a regular commitment to both in-reach into the medical admissions unit and on-call for general medicine. We would particularly welcome applicants with a special interest in asthma, interstitial lung disease or pleural diseases, though any specialist interest would be welcomed and supported.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
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Being a clinically led organisation
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Quality and safety at the heart
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A positive patient experience every time
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A great place to work
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Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description and personal specification for full details about the role and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description and personal specification for full details about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Respiratory and general medicine or evidence of equivalent competency.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Respiratory and general medicine or evidence of equivalent competency.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
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).
