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. 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.
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. We are currently recruiting patients to an NIHR-funded randomised controlled trial in sleep apnoea, and this role offers the exciting opportunity to lead the recruitment and day-to-day running of the study. the post also includes responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development and audit.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
The post holder will show commitment to the Sleep and NIV Service in helping to ensure that the best clinical care is delivered in an MDT setting. The post holder will:
- Review patients in sleep and NIV clinics, alongside the Consultant and MDT
- Undergo training in reporting and interpretation of full and semi-polysomnograms
- Undertake inpatient reviews of home NIV patients, under consultant supervision
- Participate in weekly sleep and NIV MDT meetings, and monthly governance meetings
- Contribute to training of junior medical staff as appropriate
- Carry out teaching duties as appropriate
- Participate in service development and improvement through commitment to clinical governance
- Take part in and lead as appropriate, team, departmental and regional audits.
- Be encouraged to carry out a research project during the post
- Comply with GMC guidance on Good Medical Practice
About us
What you'll love about working here
About us
Our missionis to improve the health of the people we serve by delivering exceptional care, teaching and research every day.
What you'll love about working here
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' - our staff are proud to deliver excellent care. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
A digital exemplar- Being appointed as a Global Digital Exemplar means we can realise this vision by implementing digital technologies that will help us to transform the way we work and how we relate to our colleagues, patients and partner organizations.
Sustainable healthcare - We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world. Climate change is labelled as the greatest threat to health in the 21st century, with a range of conditions related to heat, cold, extreme weather and air pollution predicted to rise. To lead the way in healthcare the Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is led by highly engaged consultants and physiologists, and the job offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment, alongside physiotherapists, physiologists and specialist nurses. 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.
Please see the Job Description attached to the vacancy for details of the main responsibilities of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is led by highly engaged consultants and physiologists, and the job offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment, alongside physiotherapists, physiologists and specialist nurses. 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.
Please see the Job Description attached to the vacancy for details of the main responsibilities of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge & Interview
Essential
- Experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
Desirable
- Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods
- Experience of sleep and non-invasive ventilation in the outpatient setting
- Designed and / or completed audits
- Experience of managing acute respiratory failure and inpatients on NIV and CPAP
Skills & 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
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 & Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine at specialist training level
Person Specification
Knowledge & Interview
Essential
- Experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
Desirable
- Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods
- Experience of sleep and non-invasive ventilation in the outpatient setting
- Designed and / or completed audits
- Experience of managing acute respiratory failure and inpatients on NIV and CPAP
Skills & 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
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 & 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
