Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is a new consultant post based at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and the focus will be pleural medicine and lung cancer. The job will comprise a mix of inpatient care and outpatient clinics, and there is flexibility to allow successful applicants to grow and develop the service according to their experience. There will be considerable opportunity for service development and participation in clinical research as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
We in respiratory medicine at Barnet Hospital are a friendly, dynamic team and we would love to welcome you to work with us.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in respiratory and general medicine or interview within 6 months of CCT date
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general respiratory medicine
- Subspecialty experience in pleural medicine
- Sub-specialty experience in lung cancer
Desirable
- Pleural fellowship or equivalent
- Prior experience in leading and developing a service
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work constructively and within multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of settings
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ultrasound competence to at least Primary Operator
- Independent operator for pleural procedures including intercostal drain insertion, IPC and surgical chest drain
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement methodology
- Understanding of and some experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Ultrasound competence to at advanced operator level as per BTS guidance
- Independent operator for pleural procedures including US-guided pleural biopsy (D)
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership and see projects through to completion
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in respiratory and general medicine or interview within 6 months of CCT date
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general respiratory medicine
- Subspecialty experience in pleural medicine
- Sub-specialty experience in lung cancer
Desirable
- Pleural fellowship or equivalent
- Prior experience in leading and developing a service
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work constructively and within multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of settings
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ultrasound competence to at least Primary Operator
- Independent operator for pleural procedures including intercostal drain insertion, IPC and surgical chest drain
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement methodology
- Understanding of and some experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Ultrasound competence to at advanced operator level as per BTS guidance
- Independent operator for pleural procedures including US-guided pleural biopsy (D)
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership and see projects through to completion
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).
