Job summary
We are delighted to be able to invite candidates to apply to work with us within the dynamic Respiratory department at Leighton Hospital.
This is an exciting time to join the Respiratory Medicine department which is looking to further develop our on ward/ off ward model allowing scope to develop more sub-specialist interests. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an interest in Lung Cancer, Sleep and NIV, or Interstitial Lung Disease, but a variety of sub-specialties could also be accommodated. We are also excited to explore opportunities in teaching, research and/or quality improvement projects with you.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register for General Medicine / Respiratory Medicine or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.
The Respiratory Department is currently funded for four substantive Consultants, two Specialty Trainees, an Acute Internal Medicine Specialty Trainee, a team of junior doctors consisting of FY2, FY1 doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and four Physician Associates.
A Consultant Oncologist visits from The Christies Hospital, Manchester to undertake a weekly clinic. Attendance at the weekly sectorised Lung Cancer MDT by the Medical Oncologist and Thoracic Surgeons is via a video link.
The department also has the support of 2.6 WTE Macmillan Lung Cancer Specialist Nurses.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and innovative individuals who will work well within the team to develop inpatient and outpatient services. In line with service provision discussions, there may be scope for additional programmed activities, which will be clarified during the recruitment process to potential candidates.
We welcome whole-time, part-time or job share applications and we are committed to supporting flexible job plans and will work with you to mutually agree your activity commitment. The Trust is in the process of introducing a Respiratory On-Call Rota which is anticipated as a 1 in 8 for weekends.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Respiratory Medicine provides a full diagnostic service involving CT scanning, bronchoscopy, EBUS, lung function testing, MR imaging and lymph node FNA. PET scanning is arranged at The Christies Hospital or Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is carried out on the 32 bedded respiratory ward and there are also facilities to commence NIV within the Emergency Department.
The average number of ward admissions to the department is eight per day.There are three Consultant ward rounds undertaken per week. Board Rounds are conducted on non-ward round days.
The Consultants generally do two clinics per week each, and the average template would be three new patients (30 minutes per patient) and eight follow up patients (15 minutes per patient) and 30 minutes administration time for a general respiratory clinic.We currently have two Bronchoscopy sessions and we have recently implemented EBUS at the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Respiratory Medicine provides a full diagnostic service involving CT scanning, bronchoscopy, EBUS, lung function testing, MR imaging and lymph node FNA. PET scanning is arranged at The Christies Hospital or Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is carried out on the 32 bedded respiratory ward and there are also facilities to commence NIV within the Emergency Department.
The average number of ward admissions to the department is eight per day.There are three Consultant ward rounds undertaken per week. Board Rounds are conducted on non-ward round days.
The Consultants generally do two clinics per week each, and the average template would be three new patients (30 minutes per patient) and eight follow up patients (15 minutes per patient) and 30 minutes administration time for a general respiratory clinic.We currently have two Bronchoscopy sessions and we have recently implemented EBUS at the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- On the Specialist Register for General Medicine / Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
- Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
Experience and Ability
Essential
- Extensive experience in Acute / Respiratory Medicine including bronchoscopy and the ability to undertake endobronchial biopsies
Desirable
- Trained in EBUS
- Trained in thoracic ultrasound to level 2 standard
- Experience of running a respiratory sleep service
Team Member
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
Audit and Research
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
Standards
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- On the Specialist Register for General Medicine / Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
- Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
Experience and Ability
Essential
- Extensive experience in Acute / Respiratory Medicine including bronchoscopy and the ability to undertake endobronchial biopsies
Desirable
- Trained in EBUS
- Trained in thoracic ultrasound to level 2 standard
- Experience of running a respiratory sleep service
Team Member
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
Audit and Research
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
Standards
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
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).
