Job summary
Respiratory Medicine at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust are looking for 1 fixed term Consultant Physicians in Respiratory Medicine.
For this post there is a General Medical on call commitment in the form of an integrated on-call rota (currently 1:18 but with a plan to change to 1:12 as recruitment progresses - there will be an uplift in PA allocation that is to be confirmed following a pilot of a new weekend working rota model).
The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed term basis. If working 10PAs the split of duties would be 7.5DCC/2.5SPA fixed term post for 6 months.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Register for Respiratory and General Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
The candidates will be supported by the Clinical Leads and there is the opportunity for mentorship to help you transition into your new role
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our dynamic respiratory department as as a substantive Consultant with a special interest in General Respiratory Medicine and Integrated care. The post includes 10 PA of activity. This is a Royal College of Physicians approved post.
This exciting and innovative post has been developed as there is increased recognition for Specialist Respiratory Support within our community services, to work collaboratively with the Trust, department and community partners to lead, develop and support patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
The successful applicant will work closely with our multidisciplinary community respiratory team. This dedicated team already provides continuing care for patients with complex airways disease, chronic breathlessness and home oxygen assessment and review services (HOSAR).
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
he secondary care component of the job plan will consist of comprehensive, consultant-led respiratory care for inpatients at Newham Hospital, support for respiratory registrar referrals and assessments, vetting of advice and referrals service and contributing to a regular bronchoscopy/pleural list.
Spring 2024 will see the opening of a new Respiratory ward which will be co-located with the intensive care department in a newly built, state of the art complex. This new wing will provide generous office space for Consultants and juniors, large MDT meeting rooms, private family rooms for sensitive conversations and break out space for one to one discussions. There is room for up to 26 respiratory patients with ventilated side rooms on the perimeter.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine, G(I)M, (or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview) or be on the Specialist Register
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Level 1 accreditation in Pleural Ultrasound
- Evidence of broad respiratory and general medicine training
- Independence in Bronchoscopy (including endobronchial biopsy, brushing and lavage
Desirable
- Experience in integrated health or specialist COPD or other tertiary chronic lung disease experience
Skills, Audit, Teaching
Essential
- Computer skills & IT literacy
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and teaching
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Previous experience of research and clinical trials
- Peer reviewed publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Innovative and adaptable to change.
- Excellent communicator verbal and written
- Team player with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Desirable
- Patience
- Demonstrates compassion
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL