Job summary
Applications are invited for the full time post of Clinical Fellow in Adult Sleep and Home Ventilation for a 12 month fixed term period from applicant start date. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, large and welcoming multidisciplinary (MDT) team to provide care for patients at the Bristol Sleep and Home Ventilation Unit, a tertiary referral centre for sleep and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) based at Bristol Royal Infirmary. The post provides excellent training and experience in sleep and NIV as a subspecialty of respiratory medicine, in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, whilst developing skills in communication and MDT working. The post would ideally suit applicants already in specialist respiratory training who wish to develop a subspecialty interest in sleep and NIV, but those intending to pursue a career in respiratory medicine would also be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be encouraged to take part in the department's active research and audit programme, using timetabled study time, with the expectation of publishing and presenting regionally, nationally and internationally. The post also includes responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development and audit.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is led by highly engaged and available consultants, and the job offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment, alongside physiotherapists, physiologists and specialist nurses. The post is open to doctors who have completed Internal medical Stage 1 training. The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. On call is not part of the post; options for locum out of hours work are available. Applications for part time or job share will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is led by highly engaged and available consultants, and the job offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment, alongside physiotherapists, physiologists and specialist nurses. The post is open to doctors who have completed Internal medical Stage 1 training. The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. On call is not part of the post; options for locum out of hours work are available. Applications for part time or job share will be considered.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of sleep and non-invasive ventilation in the outpatient setting
- Experience of managing acute respiratory failure and inpatients on NIV and CPAP
- Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Appropriately assertive
- Demonstrates initiative
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in subspecialising in sleep and ventilation within a career in respiratory medicine
- Evidence of involvement in management
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine at specialist training level
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of sleep and non-invasive ventilation in the outpatient setting
- Experience of managing acute respiratory failure and inpatients on NIV and CPAP
- Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Appropriately assertive
- Demonstrates initiative
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in subspecialising in sleep and ventilation within a career in respiratory medicine
- Evidence of involvement in management
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine at specialist training level
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).
