Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: University Hospitals North Midlands
Town: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 24/01/2025
Respiratory Consultants with Specialist Interest
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at UHNM to join the dynamic team of Respiratory Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. UHNM is a regional centre for interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, including complex home ventilation and weaning services, and is part of two MNDA approved care centres.
The successful candidates would have a specialist interest in Sleep & Vent and complement the expertise of the 21 Respiratory Consultants, 8 SpRs, 2 NIHR recognised academic fellow posts, and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Respiratory Medicine Department. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, including complex home ventilation and weaning services and part of two MNDA approved care centres. There is an established lung cancer screening programme. The Asthma service has recently been approved to provide biological treatment for severe disease. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 119 inpatient beds, including a 26 bedded Acute Lung Unit with 16 NIV beds, 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests. A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory and General Medicine is required.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description under supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* CCT in Respiratory Medicine or within 6 months of receipt of CCT on interview date
* Full GMC registration
* MRCP or equivalent
* A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience and Training
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
* Experience and interest in Sleep to complement colleagues.
* Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
* Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Academic, Audit & Research
* Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
* Experience of conducting Clinical audit
* Peer reviewed publications
* Evidence of continuing research
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
* Experience in attending MDT providing expert opinions and suggestions to colleagues from other specialties
Management and Administrative Experience
* Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
* Evidence of leadership
* Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to work flexibly
* Calm under pressure
Personal Circumstances
* Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
* Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
* To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format.
If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Dr A Thomas, Consultant Respiratory Physician
01782 671058
Vicki Poole - Directorate Manager, 01782 675947
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