Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant in Sleep & Respiratory medicine to join our Medical Team.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching, audit and research activities of the Sleep Department and to participate in multidisciplinary clinics. Also expected to provide four sleep clinics a week with associated clinical administration, reporting and discussion time for polysomnography and time for supporting professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post is to assist the Sleep Department to deal with an increasing workload and to provide succession planning . The successful candidate will have experience of and a particular interest in Sleep medicine. Candidates will be expected to contribute actively to the management, teaching, audit and research activities of the department.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
The Sleep disorder Centre was established in 1992 and has grown steadily since, now receiving in excess of 5000 referrals per annum. The centre is the largest Sleep Centre in the South East outside London and has a catchment area encompassing the whole of Sussex and much of Kent and Surrey. Insomnia patients travel from much further afield.
QVH specialises in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review attached job description and person specification for further details of this appointment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date
- European Sleep Research society (ESRS) examination or commitment to sitting it.
Eligibility
Essential
- Competent in the specialist field of Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine
- Competent in the specialist field of Sleep Medicine with a broad range of experience in Sleep Disorders
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the past two years
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
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ