Respiratory and General Medicine Specialty Registrar
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
Main area: Respiratory Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
Contract: 6 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 387-M-3091-DY-I
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join our clinical team for a fixed term post between February 2025 and August 2025. Applicants will be expected to provide SpR-level (ST3+) medical cover for our inpatients in the department of respiratory medicine, working as part of a multi-professional team. They will also take part in outpatient clinics and see ward referrals from other teams. The successful candidate will work within a team of 4-5 respiratory SpRs.
The position
The successful candidate will contribute to the general medical on-call rota on an equal basis to the other registrars within the team. The post is available to applicants who have clinical experience and qualifications equivalent to ST3 level or above.
This post is not accredited as part of a specialty training programme. However, it will provide an opportunity to gain excellent experience in the management of acute and chronic respiratory and general medical patients.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities: The post-holder will be expected to take part in ward rounds both with a consultant and independently, and to support the junior team on the respiratory wards. They will take part in respiratory clinics and see ward referrals. There will be opportunities to gain experience of bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, and the management of patients receiving non-invasive ventilation. The post-holder will also be involved in departmental teaching and training.
Educational Responsibilities: The successful candidate would be expected to take an active role in the teaching activities of the department, providing teaching and support to junior colleagues and contributing to the teaching of medical students on placements within the department.
Education: The department runs a formal weekly lunchtime teaching programme (Fridays), to which the post-holder is expected to contribute. In addition, there are weekly lunchtime grand rounds (Tuesdays).
Administration and Management: The post-holder is expected to help with the smooth running of the team and with the setting up of regular audit, M and M meetings, and clinical governance work. The post-holder will also be in an excellent position to contribute to medical committees as a junior doctor representative.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the detailed Job description please check the attachments. If you have any questions please contact Jemima Robinson.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Evidence of experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties.
* Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance.
* Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training.
* Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures.
* Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods.
Additional Aptitudes
* Evidence of enthusiasm for education and training.
* Demonstrate interest in an understanding of respiratory medicine.
* Evidence of involvement in management.
* Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies.
Skills and Abilities
* Evidence of good multidisciplinary team working and leadership.
* The ability to practice independently under consultant supervision.
* Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies.
* Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision.
* Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects where the audit loop has been closed.
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification.
* Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD.
* Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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