Job summary
Whole-Time Locum Consultant in General Internal Medicine with an interest in Respiratory Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH). This is a fixed term post up to 2 years.
The interview date will be on the 9th January 2025
This is a whole-time (10 PA) post and has been developed as part of a broader ongoing re-organisation and expansion of the Department of Medicine and improvement of the care of General Internal Medicine patients. The department manages a large number of both specialist and general medical wards. In addition, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest Trusts in the country and provides extensive specialist care both locally and regionally to patients with respiratory medicine conditions.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of general medical care to medical in-patients at the Northern General Hospital.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
The allocation of time between the various duties of the post will be open to some adjustment in consultation with Consultant colleagues and the employing Trust.
Please review the job description for full duties of the post.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Full MRCP.
- UK applicant must hold of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory medicine (or equivalent) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Non UK applicants should have completed comparable training in a GIM Specialty and should be eligible to apply for Specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway (CESR) route.
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent consultant in GIM/respiratory medicine
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Managment and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit. Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good time management skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Full MRCP.
- UK applicant must hold of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory medicine (or equivalent) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Non UK applicants should have completed comparable training in a GIM Specialty and should be eligible to apply for Specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway (CESR) route.
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent consultant in GIM/respiratory medicine
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Managment and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit. Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good time management skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
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.
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
