Job summary
We
are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to enhance and develop
services in line with our vision as the local provider of choice for respiratory
services including the ward and Respiratory Support Units, our large lung
cancer service, procedures such as pleural, bronchoscopy and EBUS and our
general respiratory clinics. This vision is underpinned by investments in our
radiological infrastructure and our physiology lung function and sleep
diagnostic services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a team
of 11 respiratory consultants and 1 SAS doctor across 2 acute sites, the
service is supported by a large team of specialist respiratory nurses and
diagnostic services across our main hospital sites and 1 of our community
sites.
The post holders will undertake
outpatient clinics at their main base site but may also need to cover clinics
at 1 of out community hospitals. Clinics are general respiratory clinics and
cancer clinics. There are also specialist clinics available for those wanting
to develop their subspecialist interests.
The ward and RSU are covered via a
weekly specialty rota (in -hours only) and the post holder will be expected to
take part in an unselected medical on-call rota on the Acute Medical Unit
alongside physician colleagues and acute care physicians.
Procedures (EBUS, Bronchoscopy and
Pleural work) are undertaken on our main acute sites and supported by the
medical day units.
Applicants wishing to combine clinical work with
a research or educational career will be supported including opportunties for
academic roles
About us
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is designed to support existing Respiratory
services and evolving new patterns of working.
The post holder will join the existing consultants on each of the acute
sites.The Respiratory department provides specialist investigations and
treatment for a wide range of Respiratory conditions with programmes for the
management of asthma, care of COPD, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer;
sleep disordered breathing, pleural disease, interstitial lung disease and
infections. There are dedicated lists in pleural disease (including IPC),
bronchoscopy and EBUS (at University Hospital of North Durham), with close
links to cardiothoracic surgery at James Cook University Hospital and
Newcastle. The Respiratory department runs MDTs in lung cancer and SPN, and links
to the ILD regional MDT, regional home ventilation team and the regional
difficult asthma service in Newcastle.
In-patient care is delivered on a dedicated respiratory ward
of 30 beds including a separate 8 bedded Acute Respiratory Unit, accommodating
NIV, high flow nasal oxygen and in-patient pleural procedures soon to be
opened. All in-patients are looked after by a respiratory physician of the week
model currently 1:6 rotation.
In addition we are developing a community-based
role to bring respiratory care closer to home.
As part of a large integrated care organisation we are involved with the
Respiratory Rightcare project with community services to enhance respiratory
care in community practice. This is a regional initiative associated with ICP for
the North East.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is designed to support existing Respiratory
services and evolving new patterns of working.
The post holder will join the existing consultants on each of the acute
sites.The Respiratory department provides specialist investigations and
treatment for a wide range of Respiratory conditions with programmes for the
management of asthma, care of COPD, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer;
sleep disordered breathing, pleural disease, interstitial lung disease and
infections. There are dedicated lists in pleural disease (including IPC),
bronchoscopy and EBUS (at University Hospital of North Durham), with close
links to cardiothoracic surgery at James Cook University Hospital and
Newcastle. The Respiratory department runs MDTs in lung cancer and SPN, and links
to the ILD regional MDT, regional home ventilation team and the regional
difficult asthma service in Newcastle.
In-patient care is delivered on a dedicated respiratory ward
of 30 beds including a separate 8 bedded Acute Respiratory Unit, accommodating
NIV, high flow nasal oxygen and in-patient pleural procedures soon to be
opened. All in-patients are looked after by a respiratory physician of the week
model currently 1:6 rotation.
In addition we are developing a community-based
role to bring respiratory care closer to home.
As part of a large integrated care organisation we are involved with the
Respiratory Rightcare project with community services to enhance respiratory
care in community practice. This is a regional initiative associated with ICP for
the North East.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate of Medical Education
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
- Or
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- CCT G(I)M
Experience
Essential
- Experience of lung cancer investigation and management
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the service
- Able to demonstrate full competence in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and procedures
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate of Medical Education
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
- Or
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- CCT G(I)M
Experience
Essential
- Experience of lung cancer investigation and management
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the service
- Able to demonstrate full competence in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and procedures
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
