Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a Consultant in General Internal Medicine (with an interest in Respiratory), this is a full-time position. This is an exciting time to join the Respiratory Department at HDFT. The successful applicant will join a friendly, well-established and innovative multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of high quality care to patients with specialist problems in respiratory medicine. We have a successful respiratory outreach team. There are excellent opportunities for the post holders to develop new or existing services according to their clinical interests The post holders will participate in the acute unselected medical on call rota. Main duties of the job Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Respiratory Department. Cover duties in respiratory and acute medicine as per job plan. Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is a fantastic place to work and we pride ourselves on our passion for delivering the highest quality care and our commitment to living our values of being passionate, responsible, respectful and kind. We are only one of two Trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region to be awarded 'Top 100 places to Work; in the Health Service Journal and achieved a CQC "Good" rating for our acute service and "Outstanding" for our community service. Applicants must hold, or expect to hold within six months of the date of interview, an appropriate CCT (or equivalent) and be listed on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Further enquiries can be made to Emma Edgar, Clinical Director on 01423 553083 or Rachael Stray, Operational Director on 01423 553041 Date posted 18 December 2024 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 421-MS-1729K Job locations HDH Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Respiratory will be the primary specialty for the post holder(s). The appointee(s) will have joint responsibility, with the current members of Respiratory team, for the provision of a consultant led and delivered service. Prospective cross cover is required for leave. Participation in the acute general medical on-call rota. To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education. To manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that capacity is maximised and quality of care is optimised. Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and support staff within the team. Provision of advice to Trust Managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services. Participate in MDT working. Explore service modernisation opportunities such as preventative care and development of community led initiatives/support to primary care. Job description Job responsibilities Respiratory will be the primary specialty for the post holder(s). The appointee(s) will have joint responsibility, with the current members of Respiratory team, for the provision of a consultant led and delivered service. Prospective cross cover is required for leave. Participation in the acute general medical on-call rota. To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education. To manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that capacity is maximised and quality of care is optimised. Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and support staff within the team. Provision of advice to Trust Managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services. Participate in MDT working. Explore service modernisation opportunities such as preventative care and development of community led initiatives/support to primary care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Understanding of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine Experience Desirable oFive years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme Knowledge Essential Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Understanding of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine Experience Desirable oFive years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme Knowledge Essential Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address HDH Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)