Job summary Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with general medical accreditation based at Richard's Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Department with a regional reputation for excellence. The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services. They will also contribute to the General Medical on call rota. The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside our team of dedicated administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses and our oxygen team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West which will include dedicated respiratory high care, and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service. Applications for LTFT working are also welcomed and can be discussed with prospective candidates. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the respiratory in and outpatient service, at St Richard's Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites in Worthing, Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton. The clinical duties of the post include the following: o Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day to day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation.o Undertake outpatient activity across the respiratory speciality including cancer, and relevant sub specialties.o Be included on the on-call rota for GIM. Currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis. Less frequency for week days.o Be an active member of the Respiratory Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.o Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within the job plan.o Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Respiratory educational program.o There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.o Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPDo Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-MWSRHCONRESP-337A Job locations St Richards Hosptial Chichester PO19 6SE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant. Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC Date Desirable oHigher Degree (MD or PHD) Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oSleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation oBronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent Desirable oExperience in General Medical Specialties Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource Contraints oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable Recognised Teaching Qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research experience Publications Prizes & Honours Career Progression & Personal Atttributes Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC Date Desirable oHigher Degree (MD or PHD) Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oSleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation oBronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent Desirable oExperience in General Medical Specialties Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource Contraints oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable Recognised Teaching Qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research experience Publications Prizes & Honours Career Progression & Personal Atttributes Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address St Richards Hosptial Chichester PO19 6SE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)