Job summary
This post is based within the respiratory team at ICHNT and aims primarily to support the lung cancer service as well as general respiratory and GIM.
We diagnose approximately 280 new cases of lung cancer a year at ICHT, as well as being a tertiary referral center for oncology and cardiothoracic surgery. Our performance/outcome measures are reliably above national standards and amongst the best in our local alliance. The service is run in line with the NOLCP pathway and we reliably meet our 28 day FDS. We have excellent 62 day treatment target rates and are working towards aiming for a 49 day pathway. We run a robust and well recognized nodule service.
The post-holder will contribute to the bronchoscopy service at ICHNT and there is the opportunity to work with the pleural team, Led by Dr Ross. Candidates with appropriate skills or who wish to develop these skills are very welcome to join these services.
ICHNT is one of the largest education, training and research centers nationally; it is the clinical partner of the Imperial Academic Health Science Centre. All our staff are actively encouraged to become involved with education and/or research, in addition to their clinical role. There is annual review of job plans, with potential educational or research PAs available for dedicated education, training or research time.
Main duties of the job
This is a locum post created to meet the anticipated demand in increased activity linked with the rolling out of the North West London Lung Cancer Screening Program. The post-holder will contribute to the lung cancer services across Imperial, including St Mary's Hospital (SMH) and Charing Cross hospital (CXH) site. In addition, they will further develop pleural services on the Hammersmith Hospital (HH) site, supported by the cross-site pleural lead.
The service is currently led by Dr. Susy Bloch, with Dr. Clare Ross, Dr Rudy Sinharay, Dr Carl Reynolds, Professor Frances Bowen and a pleural fellow.
The post-holder will also contribute to the acute medical take at SMH and provide respiratory outreach to the short stay unit there.
This post therefore represents an opportunity to deliver excellent care to patients with respiratory disease, lung cancer and pleural disease, in a specialist centre, supported by well-established multi-disciplinary teams and would be suitable for both a post-CCT candidate looking to develop as a consultant in a supportive team in a large organisation.
There is a need for increased support for education to trainees and to support the pleural team in providing training to ward nursing staff and other departments. The further development of Pleural and Lung Cancer research and clinical trials in this post will be strongly supported.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to ensure high quality acute & general medical & respiratory services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
- To Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Acute & General Medicine and Respiratory medicine
- To work in the Lung Cancer MDT, to achieve FDS targets and the national Optimal Lung Cancer pathway.
- To provide high quality Respiratory and General Internal Medicine inpatient work.
- To provide high quality Outpatient Lung Cancer and Pleural care.
- To provide high level interventional skills for the delivery of Bronchoscopy and/ or EBUS and / or pleural service service.
- To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior doctors, Medical Students and Allied Health Professionals.
- To participate in local and national quality improvement projects and audit.
- To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
Within the restrictions of a locum post the post holder will be encouraged to participate in or develop research within the department.
Full JD is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to ensure high quality acute & general medical & respiratory services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
- To Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Acute & General Medicine and Respiratory medicine
- To work in the Lung Cancer MDT, to achieve FDS targets and the national Optimal Lung Cancer pathway.
- To provide high quality Respiratory and General Internal Medicine inpatient work.
- To provide high quality Outpatient Lung Cancer and Pleural care.
- To provide high level interventional skills for the delivery of Bronchoscopy and/ or EBUS and / or pleural service service.
- To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior doctors, Medical Students and Allied Health Professionals.
- To participate in local and national quality improvement projects and audit.
- To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
Within the restrictions of a locum post the post holder will be encouraged to participate in or develop research within the department.
Full JD is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- 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
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- CCT in Respiratory and general internal medicine
- Independent practice in bronchoscopy
- Experience of leading asthma MDTs and contributing to a severe/difficult asthma service
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Competency in NIV/ management of acute respiratory failure
- Experience of leading acute unselected medical take
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- 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
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- CCT in Respiratory and general internal medicine
- Independent practice in bronchoscopy
- Experience of leading asthma MDTs and contributing to a severe/difficult asthma service
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Competency in NIV/ management of acute respiratory failure
- Experience of leading acute unselected medical take
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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).
