Job summary
Job summary:
The Respiratory department at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has an exciting opportunity for a clinical fellow to join the Complex Airways Disease team.
The post will provide up to 36 months of dedicated sub-speciality experience in Complex Airways Disease (Severe Asthma) and would be suited to a Respiratory Trainee with an interest in complex airways disease as an out-of-programme research experience during specialist training or as post-CCT experience.
This post will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to build on their existing respiratory knowledge and become an integral member of the Academic Airways multidisciplinary team.
The Complex Airways Service at NBT is a designated regional specialist centre and biologic prescribing centre, delivering comprehensive care throughout the North of the South-West of England. NBT has recently secured investment from NHSE to further expand our workforce, enabling the airways team to deliver biologic drugs to patients safely and effectively, improving patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
The successful postholder will work closely with a collaborative and engaged multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, physiologists and clinical psychologists to deliver outstanding services. They will have a close, supportive network around them.
Main duties of the job
o Fully integrated member of the Airways teamo Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients with Complex airways disease.o Attendance at MDT meetingso Undertaking outpatient clinicso Ad doc advice for inpatients for complex airways diseaseo Support MDT to provide rapid access biologics clinico Supervised assessment of inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) & breathing pattern disorders (BPD)o Actively participate in research, quality improvement and audit relevant to complex airways and the delivery of a regional service. With the opportunity to undertake a PhD
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description:
Fully integrated member of the Airways team Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients with Complex airways disease. Attendance at MDT meetings Undertaking outpatient clinics Ad doc advice for inpatients for complex airways disease Support MDT to provide rapid access biologics clinic Supervised assessment of inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) & breathing pattern disorders (BPD) Actively participate in research, quality improvement and audit relevant to complex airways and the delivery of a regional service. With the opportunity to undertake a PhD
Person specification Full registration with the GMC. MBBS or equivalent, and MRCP (or equivalent) Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Recent experience of general medical posts. Ideally sub-speciality experience in the management of patients with complex airways disease Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Previous evidence of airways research Experience in service development/ audit project and write up Strong leadership experience and values Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description:
Fully integrated member of the Airways team Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients with Complex airways disease. Attendance at MDT meetings Undertaking outpatient clinics Ad doc advice for inpatients for complex airways disease Support MDT to provide rapid access biologics clinic Supervised assessment of inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) & breathing pattern disorders (BPD) Actively participate in research, quality improvement and audit relevant to complex airways and the delivery of a regional service. With the opportunity to undertake a PhD
Person specification Full registration with the GMC. MBBS or equivalent, and MRCP (or equivalent) Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Recent experience of general medical posts. Ideally sub-speciality experience in the management of patients with complex airways disease Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Previous evidence of airways research Experience in service development/ audit project and write up Strong leadership experience and values Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintenance of Full registration with the GMC.
- Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc).
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Recent experience of general medical posts.
- Special interest in airways disease or in associated field of airways disease
Desirable
- Post CCT in Respiratory Medicine or ST4 and above or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Proven teaching ability.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills (eg experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills)
Desirable
- Previous evidence of airways research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintenance of Full registration with the GMC.
- Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc).
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Recent experience of general medical posts.
- Special interest in airways disease or in associated field of airways disease
Desirable
- Post CCT in Respiratory Medicine or ST4 and above or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Proven teaching ability.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills (eg experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills)
Desirable
- Previous evidence of airways research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
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).
