Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation.
The successful applicant will join a large and dynamic team of 23 Consultants providing a comprehensive Respiratory Service to Derby, Southern Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Derby Respiratory Unit delivers high-quality sub-specialty services including lung cancer, COPD, asthma, ILD, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, and sleep/NIV.
This is a replacement post that will support the pleural and lung cancer services. The Clinical Fellow will be responsible, under the direction of the consultants, for delivering inpatient care, day case pleural activity, out-patient clinics and medical student teaching. In addition, they will gain experience in EBUS and thoracoscopy in a centre which performs over 180 of these procedures per year.
On-call commitments includes evening and weekend cover within the respiratory and medical HDU rota.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have the opportunity to work on quality improvement projects and audit. This is an exciting opportunity for applicants interested in pursuing a career in Respiratory to gain clinical experience in a teaching hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have the opportunity to work on quality improvement projects and audit. This is an exciting opportunity for applicants interested in pursuing a career in Respiratory to gain clinical experience in a teaching hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP part 2 written exam
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice on application
Desirable
- MRCP part 2 Diploma
- Other degrees Higher degrees
- Presentation/Publications
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to Respiratory
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent gained either LTFT) post Foundation Training (4 years Postgraduate including foundation years) in IMT or equivalent medical specialties experience (or 18 months if MRCP diploma achieved).
- Up to date knowledge of respiratory and acute medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable
- ALS provider
- Experience in pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures
- Experience in performing bronchoscopy and EBUS
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Senior Clinical Fellow level
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP part 2 written exam
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice on application
Desirable
- MRCP part 2 Diploma
- Other degrees Higher degrees
- Presentation/Publications
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to Respiratory
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent gained either LTFT) post Foundation Training (4 years Postgraduate including foundation years) in IMT or equivalent medical specialties experience (or 18 months if MRCP diploma achieved).
- Up to date knowledge of respiratory and acute medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable
- ALS provider
- Experience in pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures
- Experience in performing bronchoscopy and EBUS
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Senior Clinical Fellow level
Desirable
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).
