Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for the Consultant in Respiratory medicine posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be joining a team of 6 Consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff and a dynamic, rapidly evolving department, reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and 7-day respiratory service across the region.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will have extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Applicants with any sub-specialty interests are welcome and will be accommodated. Applicants interested in Respiratory Medicine with interests in Intensive care, Infectious diseases or acute medicine will be welcome.
We have weekly EBUS and Pleural list (including IPC insertion). The role will include covering the acute ward as well as the in-reach service. There has been a recent substantial increase in the number of respiratory nurses to support both inpatient and outpatient respiratory service. The sleep and domiciliary NIV service is one of the largest in the country and following a successful business case recently, has seen an expansion in the staff supporting this large service
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Our large district general hospitals, specialist units and community sites provide a vibrant and diverse working environment with the extensive opportunities and teaching facilities you would expect of a large trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Full job plans will be discussed on appointment. Participation in the GIM roster is required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Full job plans will be discussed on appointment. Participation in the GIM roster is required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge.
- In depth expertise in at least one specialist field
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Desirable
- Interest in Pleural services/ Lung cancer/ ILD/Intensive care & Respiratory/ Acute Medicine& Respiratory/ Infectious disease & Respiratory
Skills and experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Consistently safe
- Reassuringly professional
- Clearly communicate
- Respect people and their dignity
- Work as a team
- Take responsibility
- Be a leader
Other
Essential
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge.
- In depth expertise in at least one specialist field
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Desirable
- Interest in Pleural services/ Lung cancer/ ILD/Intensive care & Respiratory/ Acute Medicine& Respiratory/ Infectious disease & Respiratory
Skills and experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Consistently safe
- Reassuringly professional
- Clearly communicate
- Respect people and their dignity
- Work as a team
- Take responsibility
- Be a leader
Other
Essential
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
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).
