Job summary
The respiratory directorate at Wythenshawe Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a senior locally employed doctor who will join an expert and highly motivated department providing world class respiratory care. Trainees will gain experience in general respiratory medicine as well as subspecialty areas such as Interstitial Lung disease and Sleep and Ventilation. Training will be provided by leading experts in the field of respiratory medicine. Applicants will be encouraged to partake in audits and research and given the opportunity to present both locally and at internationally recognised conferences.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a high quality service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to provide and develop Clinical leadership and contribute to the vision and values of the service.
Professional Supervision and management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
Participate in clinical governance processes, continuing professional development.
Contribute with on-going strategic redesign.
Complete mandatory training and undertake annual appraisal.
These duties will vary from year to year according to the evolution and development of Respiratory Services. You will be expected to embrace changes to provide continuously improving patient care, as agreed to by your fellow clinicians and yourself as part of the annual review of your job plan
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of clinical experience
- GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
- At least six months experience in NHS in the UK
- Experience in different respiratory subspecialties
Skills
Essential
- Experience with thoracic ultrasound, independently performs pleural aspiration and chest drain insertion.
- Ability to manage acute NIV
Desirable
- Level 1 RCR qualification in thoracic ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Respiratory Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB /MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Audits & Research
Essential
- Has carried out audits and understands the principles of research and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of doing clinical audits
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal involving infectious diseases
Team working
Essential
- Understand the value of MDT work and is able to work in and lead a team
Desirable
- Able to show good leadership skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Proactive in teaching medical students and trainees
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring medical or other students, or junior doctors
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of clinical experience
- GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
- At least six months experience in NHS in the UK
- Experience in different respiratory subspecialties
Skills
Essential
- Experience with thoracic ultrasound, independently performs pleural aspiration and chest drain insertion.
- Ability to manage acute NIV
Desirable
- Level 1 RCR qualification in thoracic ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Respiratory Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB /MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Audits & Research
Essential
- Has carried out audits and understands the principles of research and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of doing clinical audits
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal involving infectious diseases
Team working
Essential
- Understand the value of MDT work and is able to work in and lead a team
Desirable
- Able to show good leadership skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Proactive in teaching medical students and trainees
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring medical or other students, or junior doctors
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).
