Job summary
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
We are delighted to be able to invite consultants to apply to work with us within the dynamic Respiratory department in Scarborough.
This is an exciting time to join the Respiratory Medicine department as we further develop our sub-specialty interests and expand our inpatient services into a new purpose built Acute and Emergency Care unit due to open in 2024. Any sub-specialty preference would be welcomed, and we would be happy to support a successful applicant in developing a service in their area of interest.
The department currently provides a variety of general respiratory services from the Scarborough site including Lung Cancer, Airways Disease, Sleep and ILD. We are committed to improving our performance through a range of innovations and are seeking colleagues who are inspired to drive through service change and achieve improvements in outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who will work well within our diverse and friendly 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 for 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. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the General Medicine on-call rota. We are also developing proposals to accommodate cross site working within the Trust in certain sub-specialties.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification
- Registered with and holds a licence to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine or General Medicine via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights (within 12 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of Respiratory clinical experience and skill
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Teaching & supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
Leadership
Essential
- Capable of building trust and confidence
- Able & willing to take on leadership roles
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification
- Registered with and holds a licence to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine or General Medicine via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights (within 12 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of Respiratory clinical experience and skill
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Teaching & supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
Leadership
Essential
- Capable of building trust and confidence
- Able & willing to take on leadership roles
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
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
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).
