Job summary
GP with Special Interest in Lung Cancer
Trust values: We are Supportive, We are Respectful, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative
Applications are invited for a one day per week, GP with Special Interest in Lung Cancer for an initial term of 6 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Respiratory Medicine department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
The Respiratory team has twelve consultants and over 30 junior medical staff, including 5 specialist registrars. In addition the wider team includes a well-established group of Respiratory Specialist Nurses, Lung Cancer Specialist Nurses, Respiratory Physiologists (both lung function and sleep specialists) and Physiotherapists. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide education and training to both medical trainees and allied health professionals. There are multiple opportunities for any candidates interested in medical education, with close links with Bristol University and the University of the West of England. The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust is active in research and the post-holder will be encouraged to take part in its research programme should they have interests in this area.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical: Outpatient work:
The post-holder will join an enthusiastic and thriving clinical service and provides opportunities to further develop expertise and knowledge in the management of lung cancer referrals. The position is available on a 0.2 WTE job plan.
Duties will include one fixed session on a Friday afternoon Two Week Wait Lung Cancer Clinic at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol. The successful applicant will work closely with our Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Team who will support the clinic.
The post-holder will also have a further session to attend the weekly Lung Cancer MDT and for administrative time for letters and referral triage.
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
Objectives:
- To provide a high quality secondary care lung cancer service to adults of the Central and South Bristol and Weston areas
- To support the multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary meetings
- To work collaboratively with other services in the region and with Primary Care, especially where this may impact on the service
- To contribute to clinical training of local undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Job description
Job responsibilities
Objectives:
- To provide a high quality secondary care lung cancer service to adults of the Central and South Bristol and Weston areas
- To support the multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary meetings
- To work collaboratively with other services in the region and with Primary Care, especially where this may impact on the service
- To contribute to clinical training of local undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Respiratory
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory
- Able to take responsibility for delivering clinics without direct supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Respiratory, General Practice or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Respiratory
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory
- Able to take responsibility for delivering clinics without direct supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Respiratory, General Practice or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
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).
