Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Job summary

A full time (10 PA) substantive post, as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with unselected general medicine on call (excluding acute cardiology and acute stroke) is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based at both Wycombe Hospital and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH).

The successful applicant will join 8 enthusiastic, friendly and forward-thinking Respiratory Consultants, who work in a cohesive unit.

We are looking for someone with passion to be part of the lung cancer team carrying out diagnostics of bronchoscopic and pleural procedures and taking part in the cancer MDT as well as outpatient management, including our new lung screening service (Lung Cancer Screening).

We welcome those with skills to expand our current service for the future, including radial EBUS, pleural biopsy, IPC placement, and thoracoscopy. The successful candidate can be supported to develop skills during the job, from current consultants and Interventional Radiology.

Please note that the JD for this post is not RCP approved in line with their new process. Main duties of the job The Respiratory team won the Trust award of Acute Healthcare team of the Year; and the Consultant Lead won the Trust Leadership award in 2021.

We are looking to expand to provide a training for our formal Respiratory Specialist Unit for NIV, which is in place now; to aid our admission avoidance service; and to support respiratory outpatients to.

All applicants within 6 months of CCT at interview date are welcome and all other subspecialist interests would be considered, and mentored. Less than full time working will be considered and welcomed.

The Respiratory Team has approximately 45 inpatients. 2 consultants run the 2 wards on rotation. 3 registrars and 2 IMT from the HETV/Oxford rotation and 9 juniors support the wards.

We provide COPD and COVID early supported discharge. We have weekend daytime on call for the respiratory wards giving 7/7 Respiratory cover; and take part in the acute general medicine on call during the week.

There has been a large investment in Acute Medicine with a reconfiguration of the urgent care pathway, and appointment of new Acute Physicians. Sub-specialty outpatient clinics exist for lung cancer, pleural, cough/airways and TB.

We work very much as a team of consultants with MDT meetings, and have commitment to teaching all grades of doctors.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. W hy work for us? We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong.

We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

Programmed Activity Number Ward cover and outpatient activity including administrative activity (IP Admin 1PA and OP Admin 1PA) 6.2 Acute Medicine On call (1 in 23 weekday front door cover) 1

• Respiratory weekend cover 1:8 0.8 Supporting professional activities- Appraisal and CPD including revalidation, audit and governance/subspecialist lead role 1.5 SPA Medical education ES and CS role 0.5 TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 10 The successful candidate would be asked to take up a clinical lead role, with guidance from the current consultants. Some lead roles (e.g. Simulation Lead) have additional PAs attached to the role. The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid Driving Licence. A consultant colleague from another dept will be allocated to the successful candidate to act as a mentor. More detailed job description is attached to this advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS Essential MBBS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications and MRCP all parts oCCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.

Desirable Higher degree PhD or MD or equivalent- desirable EXPERIENCE Essential General training in Respiratory Medicine to specialist level or equivalent Bronchoscopy skills to CCT level Pleural Ultrasound Skills to Level 1 Ability to make decisions at consultant level Desirable 5 years WTE minimum CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Essential Demonstration of strong leadership skills Good spoken and written English Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees Experience of routine clinical audit GMC Registration Desirable Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.

Communication skills training Management training and experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

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