The Department of Respiratory Medicine currently provides the following services: TB, Lung Cancer, Airway Disease (COPD, Bronchiectasis and Asthma), Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease and Pleural. We provide a daily inpatient referral service and deliver a Nurse-led COPD, Oxygen, Bronchiectasis and Sleep service.
This post offers the opportunity to join our existing team of Consultants in Respiratory Medicine at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an individual who wants to be able to influence and develop an evolving department. We are committed to providing the best level of care and continually push to advance Respiratory Medicine within the region. The right candidate will be a team player with a flexible approach to support and complement the existing Respiratory Service, who will take an active role in improving patient care. The appointment is for a total of 10 PAs per week, with up to a further 1.25 PAs for on-call work. The vacancy is currently for 1.5 whole time equivalent and pending approval for 2.
Main duties of the job
Undertake general/speciality Respiratory Medicine out-patient clinics
Provide in-patient ward care
Contribute to the development of pleural service across both sites working alongside the Pleural Lead, Clinical Lead and Directorate Management team including the development of clinical outcome measures and service line reporting.
Provide on call within the department of medicine: approximately 1 in 28 frequency (PCH site), or 1 in 14 (HH site).
Provide weekend cover for B12 if based at PCH 1 in 7
Contribute to the training of junior doctors and nurses
Support pleural-related research, as part of an agreed research programme, and to contribute to audit activities.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal elements of the post:
Maintenance and development of Respiratory Medicine services within the Trust to the highest standard.
This role is predominantly centred at either Peterborough City Hospital, or Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with some cross-site commitment between the two hospitals.
To share with colleagues the responsibility of delivering high quality care in Respiratory Medicine in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, nurses and other professionals allied to medicine.
To actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
Lead role in sub speciality depending on experience of successful candidate.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Sessions in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine will include:
2-3 clinics per week in General/Speciality Respiratory Medicine, depending on job plan/speciality interest
Providing Consultant cover on Ward B12 (at Peterborough City Hospital), or Walnut Ward (Hinchinbrook) including senior input, review of acute admissions and ward rounds (Monday-Friday) along with consultant colleagues. At Peterborough, the respiratory consultants currently also manage 7 beds on Ward B1.
Providing respiratory review for inpatient acute respiratory admissions on other wards along with consultant colleagues.
Providing regular diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy, pleural aspiration, insertion of indwelling pleural catheter and ultrasound guided pleural biopsy
Providing leave cover for Consultant colleagues in the Department of Respiratory Medicine
Participating in the treatment of acute GIM admissions with other Consultant colleagues in the Emergency Medical Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent
CCT in GIM & Respiratory Medicine (or equivalent or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or on the specialist register
Desirable
Higher qualification e.g MD, PhD
Medical Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Extensive training and experience in General Internal Medicine as well as Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
Evidence of ability to pursue independent research
Communications
Essential
Ability to communicate with other members/ grades of staff, patients, families and General Practitioners
Commitment to multidisciplinary work
Desirable
Specific training in communications skills, teaching, mentoring, coaching
Planning
Essential
Evidence of involvement in service developments/ planning
Desirable
Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods
Management
Essential
Knowledge of corporate structure of NHS Trusts, the NHS plan and clinical governance
Desirable
Evidence of specific training in management (e.g. courses, practical experience)
Other
Essential
Full Registration and license to practice with the GMC Successful health screening
Demonstrates honesty, commitment and integrity
Desirable
Member of Medical Defence Organisation
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