Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine

Job summary

The UHPNT Respiratory Department is a dynamic and welcoming team with a clear vision to provide the best care possible to our patients. We would encourage applicants with a pre-defined sub-specialty area of expertise and, in particular, those with an interest in COPD, complex pulmonary infection, interstitial lung disease, and/or pulmonary hypertension. We will, however, work with any successful candidate to develop a job plan that meets their needs and interests, whilst complementing the expertise of colleagues within the department and supporting the continued delivery of a high-quality service for our patients. Flexible and/or less than full time working, including job sharing, will be accommodated for any candidate(s) to whom this is important, with arrangements to be discussed and agreed on an individual basis.

Main duties of the job

The employer is University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with the post description and responsibilities below being based on a whole-time appointment. The model job plan is based on a full-time appointment of 10 PAs. Trust policy is for job plans to be based on DCC and SPA, although up to one further SPA may be agreed within this during the job plan review process, depending on departmental and/or care group needs. The average maximum weekly programmed activities for direct clinical care will not exceed PA unless by prior mutual agreement.

Please see attached job description for further information.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification attached. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Teaching

Essential

Evidence of experience and ability in teaching

Desirable

Postgraduate teaching qualification

ALS instructor

Experience in simulation and / or human factors training

Management

Essential

Willingness to interact with management colleagues

Evidence of participation in regular appraisal and reflection practice

Desirable

Formal management training

Previous experience in change management and quality improvement

Practical Requirements

Essential

Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account for any local requirement or disability

Desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

MRCP UK (or equivalent)

Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register

Desirable

Higher Degree

Postgraduate prizes and awards

Research and Clinical Audit

Essential

Evidence of recent involvement in clinical audit and/or quality improvement.

Commitment to continuing medical education.

Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance

Presentations at local meetings

Experience and understanding of research methodology.

Desirable

Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals

Current research

Presentations at regional/national/ international meetings.

Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research, clinical audit and service improvement

Particular skills and experience

Essential

Demonstrate a commitment to delivering an acute and general Respiratory service and an understanding of the NHS

Competent to give a specialist opinion across the full range of respiratory and general medicine conditions

Ability to lead a team

Desirable

Attended appropriate courses / meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty

Evidence of ability to perform advanced invasive procedures as appropriate

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to work in a team

Ability to delegate appropriately

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives and staff, both orally and in writing

Information technology skills

Desirable

Evidence of advanced communication skills training

Leadership skills

Well-presented CV