Job summary
This is a substantive full-time post to strengthen the existing complement of full time Consultants Physicians in Respiratory Medicine. The successful candidate will work as part of a busy, dynamic chest team.
The post will involve a commitment to respiratory inpatient care, bronchoscopic and pleural lists and respiratory outpatient care with an opportunity to develop a sub-speciality interest in one of sleep medicine, Interstitial Lung disease or community respiratory care.
Main duties of the job
Sessions will be provided for patient-related administration and supporting patient activities. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop a sub-speciality interest that complements the existing team.
Currently the Respiratory Physicians participate in a respiratory on call rota (currently 1:9 weekdays and 1:10 weekends). Upon appointment of a new colleague via this post the rota would become 1:10 weekdays and 1:11 weekends.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Respiratory Consultant position available at WUTH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Respiratory Consultant position available at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in General Medicine and Respiratory (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree in respiratory medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management and respiratory patients
Clinical Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test reporting
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skill
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Teaching experience/interest
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Recognised communication skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team
Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit
Essential
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
Research and Evidence Based Practice
Essential
- Research and publications relevant to post
Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management
Essential
- Evidence or possession of management skills Completion of management course
Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in General Medicine and Respiratory (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree in respiratory medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management and respiratory patients
Clinical Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test reporting
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skill
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Teaching experience/interest
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Recognised communication skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team
Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit
Essential
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
Research and Evidence Based Practice
Essential
- Research and publications relevant to post
Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management
Essential
- Evidence or possession of management skills Completion of management course
Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
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).
