Job summary
Consultant Respiratory Physician- Eastbourne District General Hospital
We are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory and GIM. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an interest in lung cancer to support and lead the Lung Targeted Health Check programme that is being launched April 2024. We also are keen for applicants with an interest in asthma, COPD, EBUS and/or Bronchiectasis. Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome.
Our department has exciting times ahead with newly refurbished and re-designed respiratory ward providing designated NIV areas with further service developments to include our respiratory virtual ward services and lung cancer screening programme.
The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at Eastbourne. We have a tertiary level sleep serviceand home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at Guys Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory and GIM. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Asthma, COPD, EBUS, Lung cancer and/or Bronchiectasis. Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome.
Our department has exciting times ahead with newly refurbished and re-designed respiratory ward providing designated NIV areas with further service developments to include our respiratory virtual ward services and lung cancer screening programme.
The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at Eastbourne. We have a tertiary level sleep serviceand home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at Guys Hospital.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.
Desirable
- Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in leadership / management
- Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Regular completion of audit projects
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
- Extensive teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.
Desirable
- Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in leadership / management
- Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Regular completion of audit projects
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
- Extensive teaching experience
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
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).
