Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Main area Specialty Doctor Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 12 months (12 months fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 344-4003MEDWHH-A
Site William Harvey Hospital Town Ashford Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are currently looking for a Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford to work in the newly established Respiratory Assessment Day Unit. We are a friendly, motivated and supportive department providing a variety of respiratory services and we are proud that we provide a high quality, patient focused service to the local population.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services. The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.
Working for our organisation
About East Kent Hospitals
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:
Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures. Help us keep services running smoothly by giving eight weeks’ notice of annual and study leave.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCP part 1 and part 2
* MRCP PACES) or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 6 months SHO or SPR level experience in respiratory medicine
* Some experience in thoracic ultrasound
* Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
* Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
* Competence in Thoracic US and pleural procedures
* Competence in lung function tests interpretation
* Experience in NIV care & bronchoscopy
* Skills in clinical audit and/or research
* Experience in teaching.
* IT Skills
Personal/professional attributes
* Consistently safe & Vigilant about patients’ safety
* Reassuringly professional, works as a team & takes responsibility
* Listens and communicates clearly
* Respects people and their dignity
* Be a leader
* Well-developed and enhanced communication/ interpersonal skills.
* Committed, motivated team player with the ability to work unsupervised.
* Effective leadership and organisational skills
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr