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Consultant - Respiratory Medicine

£82,000 - £110,000
 

Job Description

An opportunity to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking respiratory department. This is a full-time post in Respiratory / General Medicine supportive of CESR. The trust is based in South Central England and the department provides the full range of Respiratory services within an established team. The Trust is looking to expand the outpatient services to reduce waiting time and develop services and the new appointee is expected to contribute to its development. He/she will be required to attend the weekly Lung Cancer and COPD MDT and participate in the acute on call rota. There is continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff and Cambridge medical students.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST?
The Hospital currently provides services for a population of around 270,000, of which 119,600 live in the main county town. The region is primarily agricultural, with numerous pleasant villages within easy commuting distance of the hospital. In recent years most of the expansion in population has been in the M1 / A1 corridor and significant further growth is planned in the surrounding areas. It is anticipated that by 2021 there will be a further 50-55,000 people living in the town area.

The town is a thriving market town, which provides easy access to London (55 miles), the East Midlands, the North of England and beyond through its rail and road links. 

WHAT IS THE RESPIRATORY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Respiratory Department provides a comprehensive range of services for respiratory patients. There are four monitored beds for NIV patients, inpatient services are based at the South Wing of the Hospital and there is a designated ward for Chest patients. The outpatient department is based at the Chest clinic, and there are 14 chest clinics per week. The Department is well supported by Radiology, with two MRI’s and 2 CT scanners, Pathology and Cytology Departments. There is a purpose built Oncology Unit at site with close links to Cambridge. In addition, there is a dedicated Tuberculosis Service supported by two TB Specialist Nurses.  In this clinic screening service and treatment is provided to all TB patients of the area under supervision of the Consultant staff.

The Lung cancer service is supported by 2 specialist nurses and an admin staff. There is a fully equipped lung function lab, supported by a lung function technician. There is also a screening service for patients with sleep apnoea syndrome.  A weekly Radiology and lung cancer MDT meeting is held at Bedford.  There are very close links with the regional cardiothoracic centre at UCLH London and Papworth Hospital, Cambridgeshire and two thoracic surgeons attend the weekly MDT. The department has been commissioned to deliver the Integrated COPD service and runs an ARAS (acute respiratory assessment service), ESD (early supported discharge), nurse led outpatient and oxygen clinics, physiotherapy and pulmonary Rehab clinics and a clinical psychology clinic.

Currently they are performing about 280 bronchoscopies a year which is carried out in the Endoscopy Unit as a day case/ward inpatient. There is currently one dedicated EBUS list in the Endoscopy dept. and this is likely to increase to twice weekly.  They perform approximately 130 EBUS’s a year. There is a Day Assessment Unit for doing pleural procedures and CT guided lung biopsies. Pleural procedures including indwelling pleural catheters are done under ultrasound guidance. Non-invasive ventilation is provided on the respiratory ward. The Respiratory ward also offers a step down service for patients from ICU. 


The Department is also working towards developing new services including treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome and Medical Thoracoscopy. Being an associate teaching Hospital of the University of Cambridge Clinical School, the department has attachments of both stage 1 and 3 medical students. The department also has close links with University College Hospital, London and 2 Respiratory consultants have honorary contracts with UCLH.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The town has a varied selection of accommodation for rent or purchase, both in rural and urban surroundings. Education is a prominent feature in the area.  Local Trust schools provide first-class independent education for some 4,000 girls and boys supported by preparatory schools and other independent schools that cater for all ranges of ability. There is also a wide selection of state schools available. The University has a campus in the town; and the College also offers a comprehensive range of courses in Applied Sciences, Health, Education, Business and The Arts. The hospital is situated within walking distance of the town centre. 

The town and several villages to the north are situated on a famous River , which is a very attractive feature of the area. The town has two good parks within walking distance of the town centre. A nearby Country Park is within walking distance, offering water sports, nature trails, a visitor centre and marina. The river is an important feature and provides a focus for a very strong rowing community and River Festival held every two years, a large free outdoor event.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

UK based applicants: 
  • Consultant experience in respiratory medicine 
  • Or within 6 months of completing CESR

EEA based applicants: 
  • Consultant experience in respiratory medicine 
  • Hold specialisation in respiratory medicine 

Non EEA based applicants: 
  • MRCP
  • Consultant experience in respiratory medicine 
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    WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 

    The NHS Trust was formed in August 2010 through the integration of two health services. Currently the NHS Trust employs 3,600 that provides services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. The NHS Trust strongly believe that their employees are their greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – the NHS Trust\'s way of engaging staff - they empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in their care.

    The Trust provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at their two main hospitals. The NHS Trust provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the home birthing team. They also offer outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

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    WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

    The Department of Respiratory Medicine is a team of five full time Consultants who are responsible for the delivery of COPD, Lung Cancer, Pleural and TB services in this Trust. The junior medical team comprise one Specialty Registrar, a Trust Grade registrar, one CMT Senior House Officer, one FY2, three FY1 doctors and a physician associate. The department has a dedicated chest x-ray facilities, and a lung function laboratory. They also have a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite that accommodates full diagnostic bronchoscopy and EBUS facilities.

    The ward currently has 27 beds on one of their sites, including four negative pressure side rooms, and provides acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV). There are also 14 beds on another site. The in-patient work also involves reviewing ward referrals. The respiratory firm receives a large number of ward referrals (20-25 per week) from other medical teams. The TB caseload is 100 notifications per year. The TB team is well staffed by 4 WTE nurses & 0.6 WTE case worker to provide latent TB screening, screening for immunosuppressive therapies, direct-observed therapy, community outreach as well as inpatient support.

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    WHAT IS THE AREA LIKE?

    Living in the area means that you will never be short of something to do! The area is a bustling area and offers a great selection of shops, restaurants, transport links and leisure facilities. The successful candidate can enjoy a jog in the local parks. There are a variety of pubs and clubs located in the town centre. Residents also have access to some excellent outdoors locations.

    The area is a trendy, up-and-coming area on the road to becoming the golden town of London with the government dedicating a £5.7 billion regeneration budget to build new homes, hotels and public spaces including a new Westfield shopping centre. It’s a great place to visit and an even greater place to buy a home. Croydon is also part of London’s premier tram network. A unique way to explore the area as a visitor. Connecting to Wimbledon, Beckenham and Merton, as many as 30 million people use the tram every year.

    WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

    The NHS Trust is a teaching hospital, and works in partnership with St Georges University of London to provide the highest possible quality of medical education. Involvement in high quality research & development is strongly encouraged at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, as this supports both the delivery of high quality clinical care. The undertaking of research within a job plan should be discussed during appraisal and as part of job planning activities. 

    CUH offers newly appointed Consultants 4 free coaching/mentoring sessions. This is in line with the GMC’s recommendations for Good Medical Practice. The success of coaching and mentoring is aimed at establishing effective relationships with mentors based upon mutual respect, honesty and understanding, combined with structured questioning to enable the mentee to find their own solutions.

    ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
    UK based candidates:

    • Specialist register, or within 6-12 months of completing CESR
    EEA candidates: 
    • Specialisation in Respiratory Medicine
    • Consultant experience
    Non-EEA candidates:
    • Consultant experience
    • Preferably MRCP
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    The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

    WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 

    The NHS Trust was formed in August 2010 through the integration of two health services. Currently the NHS Trust employs 3,600 that provides services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. The NHS Trust strongly believe that their employees are their greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – the NHS Trust\'s way of engaging staff - they empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in their care.

    The Trust provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at their two main hospitals. The NHS Trust provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the home birthing team. They also offer outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

    This is a perfect time to join the NHS Trust they will provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be a role model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate and whole organisation level.

    WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

    The Department of Respiratory Medicine is a team of five full time Consultants who are responsible for the delivery of COPD, Lung Cancer, Pleural and TB services in this Trust. The junior medical team comprise one Specialty Registrar, a Trust Grade registrar, one CMT Senior House Officer, one FY2, three FY1 doctors and a physician associate. The department has a dedicated chest x-ray facilities, and a lung function laboratory. They also have a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite that accommodates full diagnostic bronchoscopy and EBUS facilities.

    The ward currently has 27 beds on one of their sites, including four negative pressure side rooms, and provides acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV). There are also 14 beds on another site. The in-patient work also involves reviewing ward referrals. The respiratory firm receives a large number of ward referrals (20-25 per week) from other medical teams. The TB caseload is 100 notifications per year. The TB team is well staffed by 4 WTE nurses & 0.6 WTE case worker to provide latent TB screening, screening for immunosuppressive therapies, direct-observed therapy, community outreach as well as inpatient support.

    The post holder is expected to lead the development of an outpatient sleep and ventilation service. The post holder is expected to provide General Internal Medicine and specialist respiratory and TB medicine service; this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department and the patient flow across the Directorate.

    WHAT IS THE AREA LIKE?

    Living in the area means that you will never be short of something to do! The area is a bustling area and offers a great selection of shops, restaurants, transport links and leisure facilities. The successful candidate can enjoy a jog in the local parks. There are a variety of pubs and clubs located in the town centre. Residents also have access to some excellent outdoors locations.

    The area is a trendy, up-and-coming area on the road to becoming the golden town of London with the government dedicating a £5.7 billion regeneration budget to build new homes, hotels and public spaces including a new Westfield shopping centre. It’s a great place to visit and an even greater place to buy a home. Croydon is also part of London’s premier tram network. A unique way to explore the area as a visitor. Connecting to Wimbledon, Beckenham and Merton, as many as 30 million people use the tram every year.

    WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

    The NHS Trust is a teaching hospital, and works in partnership with St Georges University of London to provide the highest possible quality of medical education. Involvement in high quality research & development is strongly encouraged at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, as this supports both the delivery of high quality clinical care. The undertaking of research within a job plan should be discussed during appraisal and as part of job planning activities. 

    CUH offers newly appointed Consultants 4 free coaching/mentoring sessions. This is in line with the GMC’s recommendations for Good Medical Practice. The success of coaching and mentoring is aimed at establishing effective relationships with mentors based upon mutual respect, honesty and understanding, combined with structured questioning to enable the mentee to find their own solutions.

    ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
    UK based candidates:

    • Specialist register, or within 6-12 months of completing CESR
    EEA candidates: 
    • Specialisation in Respiratory Medicine
    • Consultant experience
    Non-EEA candidates:
    • Consultant experience
    • Preferably MRCP

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