Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Medicine

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Consultant with experience in Sleep Medicine/Respiratory Medicine on a fixed term contract for 12 months with a view to a future substantive role. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching, audit and research activities of the Sleep Department and to participate in multidisciplinary clinics. In addition, they will be expected to provide seven sleep clinics per week with associated clinical administration, reporting and discussion time for polysomnography and time for supporting professional development.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to help the Sleep department deal with an increasing workload and to provide succession planning with the retirement of existing clinicians. The successful candidate will have experience of and a particular interest in sleep medicine. Candidates will be expected to contribute actively to the management, teaching, audit and research activities of the department.

About us

The Sleep Disorder Centre was established in 1992 and has grown steadily since, now receiving in excess of 5,500 referrals per annum. The Centre is the largest sleep centre in the South East outside London and has a catchement area encompassing the whole of Sussex, much of Kent and Surrey, as well as parts of Hampshire. Insomnia patients travel from much further afield. The centre has a national reputation and frequently receives referrals for second opinions on sleep disorders from other units.

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

276-5088859-KV

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further details of the role requirements and essential criteria can be found in the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further details of the role requirements and essential criteria can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCT or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date
  • European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) examination or comittment to sitting it

Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of active participation in audit. Candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit oer the last two years.

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of experience in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Disturbance
  • Competent in Specialist field of Respiratory Medicine
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCT or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date
  • European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) examination or comittment to sitting it

Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of active participation in audit. Candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit oer the last two years.

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of experience in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Disturbance
  • Competent in Specialist field of 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.

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Mark Jackson

mark.jackson6@nhs.net

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

276-5088859-KV

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


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