Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Senior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine, at Northern Care Alliance (Salford Care Organisation).
This is an established 12-month full-time Clinical Fellowship post that offers the opportunity for the successful appointee to develop and learn subspecialty-level skills in the management of respiratory diseases. The successful candidate will provide clinical sessions in Respiratory including inpatient and outpatients, as well as participate in the delivery of pleural procedures, Bronchoscopy, and Thoracoscopy services.
There will be no on call commitments with this post; however, participation in the on- call rota can be discussed with interested candidates.
Salford Royal is a major teaching hospital of the University of Manchester School of Medicine. There are well developed sub-specialty interests within the Department of Respiratory Medicine.
The respiratory unit consists of 11 consultants with a range of special interests. The range of services include the diagnosis and management of COPD, asthma (tertiary centre), cough, interstitial lung disease, sleep medicine and sleep disorders, non-invasive ventilation, lung cancer, bronchiectasis and the newly set up pulmonary thrombosis and hypertension services. As well as dedicated clinics, subspecialties offer regular MDTs locally and regionally. Candidates are encouraged to participate in these and address their learning needs enhancing their clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
To support the middle grade cover for the respiratory services at Salford Royal Organisation.
The post is designed to enhance the care of patients with Respiratory diseases in Salford, therefore the newly appointed clinical fellow will be required to work with an established team to maintain and improve the hospital based service for patients with chest diseases through their input into the inpatient and outpatients care we deliver to our patients
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- Full or limited registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- ALS Holds MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Experience, skills and knowledge.
Essential
- Experience in General medicine at middle grade level. Commitment to CME Good clinical skills Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals Participation in audit
Disposition
Essential
- Interest in Respiratory Medicine. Evidence of working well as part of a team
Desirable
- Interest in research and development. Previous audit experience. Leadership qualities.
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD