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Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

£82,000 - £110,000
 

Job Description

An exciting time for a consultant pulmonologist to join one of the top performing NHS Trusts in the UK offering the opportunity for respiratory consultants (either UK based or overseas) to work in a state-of-the-art department and work towards CESR in one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST / HEALTH BOARD LIKE? 
You will be joining an NHS Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ not once but twice by the CQC and benefit from living and working in and around a beautiful and diverse city.

The NHS Trust is active in research, including the current Covid trials, and the post-holder would be encouraged to take part in its research programme. As a large teaching Trust, the post will also suit those with an interest in medical education and supporting junior doctor training.

WHAT IS THE RESPIRATORY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The successful applicant will join the Respiratory Department at a large Royal Infirmary. 
The posts will involve general respiratory inpatient care; participation in the Acute Medical Unit respiratory in-reach and “Hot” Clinic consultant rotas; sharing a weekly bronchoscopy list; and providing general respiratory and sub-specialist respiratory clinics.  Consultant appointees would also take part in the Acute Medical Take consultant rota. 

The successful applicants will be encouraged to develop sub-specialist services according to her/his interests and expertise. The service can support all Respiratory sub-specialist areas, in particular including Sleep and NIV, COPD, Bronchiectasis and Lung Cancer.

The covid-19 epidemic has required large-scale reorganisation of the work pattern of all the physicians within the Division of Medicine, and so future work patterns may well change. However the essential elements will include:
  1. General respiratory inpatient care, at consultant level with supervision of more junior medical staff – including care of general respiratory and respiratory high care patients, AMU in-reach and Hot Clinic cover. These activities are undertaken in rotation with the other respiratory consultants.
  2. Physician of the Day cover for acute medical take
  3. A shared bronchoscopy list
  4. Respiratory clinics – general respiratory and sub-specialist clinics depending on the skills and interests of the appointee.
The appointee will join the Respiratory Consultants and the Multidisciplinary Team in providing high quality care for people with Respiratory conditions and continuing service development.

The Respiratory Department provides a full range of respiratory services to the population of Central and South Bristol and adjacent rural areas (core catchment population approximately 400,000). They also provide regional tertiary services including cystic fibrosis, sleep, domiciliary ventilation, TB management, and complex pulmonary physiology assessment. The pre-covid bed base included two dedicated respiratory wards plus a 14-bed respiratory high care area, fully equipped for acute NIV, and 10 cubicles for Cystic Fibrosis care; however the epidemic has required large-scale reorganisation (including the development of a separate 30-bed covid-19 high care area) and the future configuration of inpatient beds may well be different. There is a dedicated Respiratory Outpatients clinic including five consulting and two treatment rooms, and five respiratory physiology test rooms including an exercise laboratory. A newly refurbished Sleep & home NIV department with 5 consulting rooms and three bedrooms opened in December 2016.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

This is a vibrant city with a rich maritime history. It has a thriving economy and high employment built around the creative media, electronics and aerospace industries, and the city-centre docks have been redeveloped as centres of heritage and culture – thus creating amazing night life & culture.

The city has a population of 630,000 people and is a very multicultural and diverse city. Alongside London, Manchester and Birmingham it is one of the largest and most diverse cities in UK, and is a wonderful mix of many different nationalities and ethnicities 20+ common languages spoken around the city including Somali Urdu, Arabic and dialects, French, Spanish, German, Polish etc.

The city is filled with everything that a city needs and offers – with shops, restaurants, parking facilities, small and big business and a thriving community that affects positively all the local areas with a positive job market and presence. 

The city is one of the UK's most popular tourist destinations and was voted as one of the world's Top Ten Cities in 2009 and The Sunday Times named it as the Best City in Britain in which to live in 2014 and 2017. It also won the EU's European Green Capital Award in 2015 which shows you the mentality and ethos that comes from the local government and authorities.


WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
For those overseas candidates wishing to complete CESR, this is a great opportunity. You will benefit from an established CESR programme, education and training department. 

This post will have 10 programmed activities (PA). There will be an option to negotiate an increase to up to a maximum 12 PAs subsequent to appointment, to support additional activities such as research, educational supervision, or sub-specialist clinical work.

The structure of the post includes: 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care; this includes one PA for predictable on-call clinical work associated with general medical on call work.
  • As part of the ongoing integration with a neighbouring General hospital, this post is anticipated to also include future session/s (up to 2PA) at a neighbouring General Hospital, in the specialty of the successful candidate, alongside current Respiratory colleagues. This is subject to the integration process and job planning.
  • 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities (including CPD, appraisal, teaching, supervision, audit, research and non-clinical management).
  • Up to 1 additional SPA session is available by agreement with the Chair of Division for consultants undertaking additional approved SPA activity (e.g. additional responsibilities in training, teaching, research, management or clinical governance).
  • If a less-than-full-time work pattern is agreed, these commitments will be reduced pro-rata. In association with this post, 1 SPA session is available for work on the merger: this could be undertaken by the appointee (in which case DCC PAs would reduce to 7.5), or by another consultant within the Division, depending on the interests of the appointee
The University links offer an exciting academic environment with centres of excellence in all of its faculties. It also has an ambitious programme for expansion and a well-established major “campaign for resources” to facilitate future developments. The University is in the city centre and the Medical School and basic science departments are within walking distance of the hospital. 

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
  • EEA candidates - Diploma of specialisation in Pulmonology

  • Non-EEA candidates - MRCP and consultant level experience in Respiratory Medicine

  • UK candidates - Consultant experience in Respiratory Medicine


 
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    Discover an exciting opportunity as a Specialty Doctor in Acute & General Internal Medicine, you\'ll be a driving force in reshaping the future of acute care in the captivating region in Scotland! Embrace the chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to revolutionizing medical care. The hospital you will be assigned to proudly serves its community, offering essential emergency, acute, and elective services. Be a part of a team that champions local care, ensuring patients receive support within their familiar surroundings.

    Delve into the Medicine Department\'s transformation and collaborate closely with the Emergency Department, backed by adept hospital management. Experience unwavering support within a contemporary, well-equipped environment. The department sits within a health board that stands as a pillar of healthcare excellence in Scotland, collaborating with national bodies to deliver quality care. With around 14,000 staff, it oversees clinical governance and provides specialized hospital services. It serves as a tertiary and teaching center, delivering specialized care to the North of Scotland.

    It is located in a place that captivates with its landscapes. From coastal tranquility to fertile expanses, this region offers a soothing commute amid picturesque beauty. Navigate well-maintained roads with a tranquil pace, enjoying a connection with nature as you journey.

    The opportunity extends to education, with advanced facilities and affiliations with institutions like the University of the Highlands and Islands. For IMGs seeking CESR, this is your pathway to growth.

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    In summary, embark on a journey that combines medical excellence, natural allure, and career growth. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

    ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

    EEA Candidates:

    • Experience of working in Acute & General internal Medicine
    • Board Certified Specialist in Acute & General internal Medicine

    Non-EEA Candidates:

    • MRCP UK
    • Experience of working in Acute & General internal Medicine

    UK based applicants

    • Experience of working in Acute & General internal Medicine
    • Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
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    An outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic & determined Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a close-knit department that works together to provide the best quality of service to their patients. The department sits within the Integrated Adult Care Directorate and is part of the Cardiorespiratory Clinical Business Unit. The department is part of an NHS Trust that is busy, exciting and diverse place to work. This is a perfect chance for Consultants in Respiratory Medicine looking to grow their career in the NHS.

    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
  • Consultant Physicians with an interest in Respiratory Medicine

    Institution: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
    Hospital: Wrexham Maelor Hospital

    Location: Wrexham
    Specialty: Respiratory Medicine
    Grade: Consultant


    An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a Health Board in North Wales that promotes equality and diversity. If you love a challenge, have a passion to help others or simple fancy a fresh start, then this Health Board has all the ingredients. This is the the perfect to time to join as the department is reconfiguring and strengthening their existing services on the wards and in outpatients. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Respiratory Medicine holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade. 

    Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed. 

    WHAT IS HEALTH BOARD LIKE? 

    The Health Board is largest health organisation in Wales, that are developing an integrated health service which provides excellent care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. They provide a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services across 3 district hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units.

    The Health Board has a budget of  £1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff, providing services for the population of around 700,000 across of North Wales. They continuously develop their workforce so that it has the right skills and operates in a research-rich learning culture. They also coordinate the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.

    Besides their three main hospital sites, they are also responsible for community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units, community teams, GP practices and other NHS services. They plan to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.

    WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

    The respiratory team is based on two wards. The first ward is a 28 bedded respiratory ward, while the other is a 15 bedded respiratory high care unit. Three out of five respiratory consultants have inpatient responsibilities. Currently, three consultants work as one team, and the other two work as another, each consultant rotating on and off the wards every 2 months. Two other consultants have inpatient responsibilities as acute physicians on the acute medical team. Some of the chest physicians are may take up sessions with the acute team.

    The Respiratory Medicine Department outpatient services include Asthma, ILD, Lung Function, Outreach Clinics, Outpatient IV Antibiotic Service & Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The department has also has sleep service, supported by a new 15 bedded respiratory high care and NIV unit which opened a year ago. This unit is situated adjacent to the intensive care department and provides care for patients needing acute NIV, acute CPAP, domiciliary NIV, and high flow oxygen.

    The post holder is expected to deliver a consultant-led respiratory service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital for the diagnosis and management of both outpatients and inpatients. The post holder is expected to work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and managers to further develop local respiratory services, with focus on thoracic oncology and interventional pulmonology, or domiciliary NIV and sleep medicine. 

    WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?

    North Wales has a vast national park, purpose built mountain biking trails, a breath taking coastal path, soaring zip wire, food festivals and world class sport and adventure around every corner. The North Wales is equipped with sport and leisure centres that provide opportunities for a wide variety of sporting, fitness and recreational activities. Not only does it have lots of activities for you, it also has a wide selection of private housing is available, both traditional and modern in towns, villages and rural settings.

    For doctors with family, the educational standards are consistently high in both the primary and secondary sectors. There are several well established independent schools within North Wales and the surrounding area that cater for both day pupils and boarders. The regional University with its excellent scholastic reputation has a thriving student community.

    You can say goodbye to heavy inner city commuter traffic, and enjoy a breath-taking commute across North Wales.

    WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT BCUHB?
    With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. 

    Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.

    ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
    EEA Candidates:

    • Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
    • Board Certified Specialist in Respiratory Medicine

    Non-EEA Candidates:

    • Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine

    UK based applicants

    • Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
    • Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

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