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Job summary

Main area
Respiratory Medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
279-MWSRHWTGCONSRESP-306
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
SRH and WTG (2posts). Must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust
Town
Chichester / Worthing
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2024 23:59

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Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

 

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with general medical accreditation based at either Worthing or St Richard’s Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. 
 
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Department with a regional reputation for excellence.  
 
The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services. They will also contribute to the General Medical on call rota.
 
The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside our team of dedicated administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses and our oxygen team.
 
The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West which will include dedicated respiratory high care, and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service.

 

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

This has been developed with a full-time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the respiratory in and outpatient service, at Worthing or St Richard’s Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites, Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton. Our aim is to build upon our strengths and improve our performance in other areas to become nationally recognised as an all-round excellent care provider achieving the best outcome for our patients. 
The clinical duties of the post include the following: 
The post holder will:
• Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day to day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation.
• Undertake outpatient activity across the respiratory speciality including cancer, and relevant subspecialties
• Participate in Virtual Ward Activities
• Be included on the on-call rota for GIM. Currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis. Less frequency for weekdays
• Be an active member of the Respiratory Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.
• Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within job plan. 
• Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Respiratory educational program.
• There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.
• Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD 
• Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation

 

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic medical degree
  • MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • CCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the start date of the Fixed Term post
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree (MD or PHD)

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
  • Bronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in General Medical Specialties

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
  • Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
  • IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria
  • Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the principles of research
  • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
  • Decisiveness/accountability
  • Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
  • Non-judgemental approach to patients
  • Flexibility
  • Resilience
  • Thoroughness
  • Initiative/drive/enthusiasm
  • Probity
  • Leadership skills
  • Evidence of logical thinking/ problem solving/ decision-making

Behaviours and Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust’s mission and value

Presentation Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective, confident presentation ability

Additionally

Essential criteria
  • Good references from relevant sources

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Kerry Philp
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01903 205111
Additional information

Dr Kate Steele, Clinical Lead, Respiratory Medicine – [email protected]

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