Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician (CF, PCD & Bronchiectasis)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a 6-month fixed term consultant post in respiratory medicine, contributing to the inpatient and outpatient care of adult patients with cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and bronchiectasis.
The successful applicant will join a team of five Consultants in suppurative lung disease and a wider team of 23 Consultant Respiratory Physicians, as well as a large and busy Adult CF multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers and junior medical staff. Southampton also hosts one of the four national Adult PCD specialist management centres and the successful candidate will work with the lead consultant, Dr Mary Carroll, specialist nurses and specialist physiotherapist to deliver this service.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job responsibilities
This post provides 10.0 Programmed Activities and is based predominantly at Southampton General Hospital. The timetable is provisional, and it is expected that the department will need to evolve its working practices to meet the challenges of the modern NHS. The PAs will include: 8 PAs for direct clinical care, 2 PAs for supporting professional activities (including teaching, supervision, audit, research and non-clinical management). The department is very research active and the post holder will be strongly encouraged to pursue and develop any research interest.
* Cystic Fibrosis: 5 DCC (to include CF outpatient clinics, Annual Reviews, MDT, virtual ward rounds (VWR) and clinical admin)
* PCD: 2 DCC (to include PCD outpatient clinics, annual reviews and MDT)
* Bronchiectasis clinic and MDT: 1 DCC
There is no current on-call commitment for this post though this may be available depending on the needs of the service and the circumstances of the individual.
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 13/3/25. Job Reference: 188-MB30225
This vacancy closes on or before 25/2/25. Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent
* Full Registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Evidence of training and broad experience in respiratory medicine sufficient to practise independently as a consultant
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
* Experience in managing patients with cystic fibrosis both as inpatients and outpatients
* Experience in the investigation and management of patients with PCD and other suppurative lung conditions
* Experience of clinical research.
Aptitudes and skills
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
* Ability to take responsibility and provide leadership where appropriate
* Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
* Ability to work effectively with good time management skills
* Formal management and leadership training
* Experience of working within a large MDT
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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