Respiratory Consultants x2

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Full time applicants are invited to apply for 2 x Consultant posts in Respiratory Medicine based at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. These are 10 PA posts for a substantive consultant in Respiratory with a subspeciality interest in Lung cancer and interventional Bronchoscopy/EBUS.

Additional information pertaining to the job can be found in the attached Job Description.

Applicants must have MRCP or equivalent. Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice. On Specialist register in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months at the time of interview). On specialist register for GIM.

Interview Date: 29th May 2024

Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £12,000 (if required)

Visits are encouraged and can be arranged through Dr Matthew Knight (Clinical Respiratory Lead) 01923217698 - Matthewknight@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based at Watford General and Hemel Hempstead hospitals. They will work with the respiratory consultant body to provide a highly effective respiratory service for patients, local general medical practitioners, and hospital colleagues.

In-patient respiratory services are based on the acute site at Watford General Hospital. Respiratory inpatients are managed on AAU level 3 Blue and Yellow (26 beds) including 8 bedded Acute Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU) to manage patients requiring NIV.

The post holder will contribute to :

Post 1 - Lung Cancer, Interventional Bronchoscopy/EBUS, Pleural diseases and Sleep clinic
Post 2 - Lung Cancer, Interventional Bronchoscopy/EBUS, Pleural diseases and ILD clinic.

The successful post holder's will also be expected to contribute to the weekend on call respiratory consultant rota which currently involves a 4.5 hour morning ward round on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as a weekday and weekend NIV telephone advice service provided by the respiratory consultant team

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via,alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Date posted

14 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-A-5447

Job locations

Watford General Hospital - Vicarage Road

West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is proposed that as well as the job plans below both new Respiratory consultants would take part in the following acute activity:

Ward cover- all day- AAU level 3 1:8 weeks
NIV telephone on call, all day weekday- 1:12
Weekend on-call- 1:12
SMART or VSMART evening on call rota 1:10

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is proposed that as well as the job plans below both new Respiratory consultants would take part in the following acute activity:

Ward cover- all day- AAU level 3 1:8 weeks
NIV telephone on call, all day weekday- 1:12
Weekend on-call- 1:12
SMART or VSMART evening on call rota 1:10

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the person specification.

Essential

Please see attached JD.

Desirable

Please see attached JD.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the person specification.

Essential

Please see attached JD.

Desirable

Please see attached JD.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).