Job summary
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
10 - 12 PA CONTRACT
Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions
Less than 10PAs will be considered
We have an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Consultant to join The Directorate of Respiratory Medicine at The James Cook University Hospital.
We are looking for a Consultant with Specialist Registration in Respiratory medicine, can evidence sound diagnostic and therapeutic skills in fibre-optic bronchoscopy and lung function testing including EBUS, has experience in managing patients with complex pleural effusion, including performing talc pleurodesis and insertion/removal of the IPC and iscompetent in the management of respiratory and general medical conditions withexperience in managing rapid access lung cancer clinics and lung MDT membership in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The James Cook service includes a 35 bedded inpatient ward incorporating an 8 bedded Respiratory Support Unit for non-invasive ventilation; a Lung Cancer Nursing Team; TB Nursing Team; COPD Outreach Service, COVID-19 virtual ward service, domiciliary NIV and a Specialist Respiratory Physiology Laboratory.
About us
Sub specialty opportunities in Bronchiectasis, Respiratory Sleep Apnoea, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer and Tuberculosis are available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT.
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques.
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Completion of a recognised training programme in respiratory and general medicine.
- Sound diagnostic and therapeutic skills, in-particular competent in fibre-optic bronchoscopy and lung function testing
- Competent in the management of respiratory and general medical conditions experience in managing rapid access lung cancer clinics in the UK and experience of lung MDT membership
- Experience in full range of bronchoscopy procedures and EBUS;
- Experience in managing patients with complex pleural effusion, including performing talc pleurodesis and insertion/removal of the IPC.
Desirable
- Attendance at and participation in international meetings
- Multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer management.
- Experience in performing endobronchial interventions, such as argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery snaring and stent insertion.
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors.
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching degree
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT.
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques.
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Completion of a recognised training programme in respiratory and general medicine.
- Sound diagnostic and therapeutic skills, in-particular competent in fibre-optic bronchoscopy and lung function testing
- Competent in the management of respiratory and general medical conditions experience in managing rapid access lung cancer clinics in the UK and experience of lung MDT membership
- Experience in full range of bronchoscopy procedures and EBUS;
- Experience in managing patients with complex pleural effusion, including performing talc pleurodesis and insertion/removal of the IPC.
Desirable
- Attendance at and participation in international meetings
- Multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer management.
- Experience in performing endobronchial interventions, such as argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery snaring and stent insertion.
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors.
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching degree
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).
