Job summary
Royal Brompton Hospital is the largest postgraduate specialist heart and lung centre in the United Kingdom. A fundamental strength of the hospital is close collaboration between the various clinical specialities which cover all aspects of heart and lung disease and collaboration on basic science research with the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI). The hospital enjoys first rate diagnostic and clinical support service, and services are organised into a clinical directorate structure, with each directorate led by a clinical director.
This post is usually for two years in the first instance, extendable to up to three years by mutual consent. It is suitable for an individual seeking experience in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at the equivalent of ST6-8 level or someone post CCT looking to complement their existing training.
Main duties of the job
These posts were originally created in order to cover the expanding out-patient numbers, and to ensure that our on-call rota remains compliant at a 1 in 7, but present a unique opportunity to train future clinical researchers in paediatric respiratory medicine. The posts are therefore ideally suited for respiratory trainees wishing to spend a period in research aimed at completing an MDRes or PhD thesis, with any appropriate agreement from their Deanery with regard to the status of the period as OOPE/OOPR. We would not exclude applications from trainees who are not in the National Respiratory Grid scheme although that is preferable.
Suitability for supported higher degree application will also be considered during the application process and is not guaranteed alongside the appointment. Those deemed suitable will be supported in application to Imperial College London for registration of a higher degree. Please note, in some instances, we reserve the right to offer a one-year trial post prior to further consideration of higher degree suitability and subsequent post extension.
About us
Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Consultants: Prof A Bush, Prof J Davies, Prof S Saglani, Prof C Hogg, Dr L Fleming, Dr I Balfour-Lynn, Prof S Carr, Dr H Tan, Dr R Pabary, Dr J King,Dr S Sonnappa, Dr L Gardner
Junior Medical Staff: 3 Specialist Registrars 2x Grid Trainees
3 Research fellows
1 Clinical Fellow (Sleep and PCD)
10 ST1-3 (shared paeds)
The Paediatric Unit is part of one of the largest postgraduate specialist heart and lung centres in the UK. The Respiratory Unit houses one of the largest paediatric CF Centres in the UK, is one of four National Centres for the Management of primary ciliary dyskinesia and is also particularly renowned for assessment of difficult asthma, bronchoscopy training and empyema management. It has an active Sleep Unit with a large cohort of children on home non-invasive ventilation (~150). A subgroup of these has neuromuscular weakness and the department works closely with the adult sleep/NIV service as well as with the London-wide NIV team based here at RBH. There are 12 out-patient clinics each week - cystic fibrosis (2), sleep (2) and general respiratory (8) with additional monthly asthma, allergy and fortnightly PCD / CSLD clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will focus on one of the departmental research areas (cystic fibrosis, chronic suppurative lung disease, asthma or sleep).
Research A research project, ideally a 2-year MDRes or 3-year PhD project. There will be flexibility depending on the candidates interests, although these should build on expertise and areas of focus within the groups.
Clinical Attendance at 2 clinics per week. On call 1 in 7. Attendance and presentation at departmental teaching and research meetings. Other duties will, for example, include:
Difficult Asthma Fellow: attendance at the weekly difficult asthma meeting, assessment of steroid response and ensuring the difficult asthma registry is kept up to date
CF Fellow: participation in collection and curation of CSLD microbiological strains
share of general laboratory duties
On Call
The fellow shares the managerial responsibility for their own rotas. The post is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. On call rota is non-shift 1 in 7 (from home) with prospective cover.
Education and Training
Weekly Paediatric Teaching Activities at the Royal Brompton Hospital (respiratory in bold).
Mon 8.00-9.00
Combined medical-surgical cardiology meeting (JCC)
CF Journal Club (once a month)
Mon 12.15 13.30
CF MDT
Mon 14.00 15.00
Echocardiology teaching
Tue 8.00-9.00
Paediatric Cardiology Seminar (including monthly Mortality & Morbidity meeting)
Tues 14.00
Difficult asthma meeting
Tues 16.00- 17.00
Respiratory Seminars incl. monthly Journal Club, biannual bronchoscopy review
Wed 8.00-9.00
Quarterly chILD MDT review
Wed 9.30-12.00
Respiratory Consultant teaching ward round
Wed 11.00-12.30
PCD Management meeting (2nd Wed)
PCD Diagnostic meeting (4th Wed)
Wed 12.30-1.30
Respiratory Radiology Meeting
Thu 1.15-2.15
Respiratory teaching Seminar for SHOs (run by SpRs)
Thu 1.00-2.00
Biomedical respiratory unit seminar
Thu 2.00-3.00
Multidisciplinary Paediatric Sleep Meeting
Thu 4.00-5.00
Paediatric Respiratory Research Meeting
Fri 8.30-9.00
PICU Journal Club / consultant Teaching
The National Heart and Lung Institute has excellent facilities for studying and extensive electronic journal access. The National Heart and Lung Institute is part of Imperial College, which greatly enhances the facilities available for studying and research.
The Royal Brompton Hospital has recently developed its Learning Zone and library.
Numerous postgraduate courses are held in the National Heart and Lung Institute and the Paediatric Department takes an active part. Postgraduate students are attached to the Department and receive tutorials and ward rounds from members of the Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will focus on one of the departmental research areas (cystic fibrosis, chronic suppurative lung disease, asthma or sleep).
Research A research project, ideally a 2-year MDRes or 3-year PhD project. There will be flexibility depending on the candidates interests, although these should build on expertise and areas of focus within the groups.
Clinical Attendance at 2 clinics per week. On call 1 in 7. Attendance and presentation at departmental teaching and research meetings. Other duties will, for example, include:
Difficult Asthma Fellow: attendance at the weekly difficult asthma meeting, assessment of steroid response and ensuring the difficult asthma registry is kept up to date
CF Fellow: participation in collection and curation of CSLD microbiological strains
share of general laboratory duties
On Call
The fellow shares the managerial responsibility for their own rotas. The post is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. On call rota is non-shift 1 in 7 (from home) with prospective cover.
Education and Training
Weekly Paediatric Teaching Activities at the Royal Brompton Hospital (respiratory in bold).
Mon 8.00-9.00
Combined medical-surgical cardiology meeting (JCC)
CF Journal Club (once a month)
Mon 12.15 13.30
CF MDT
Mon 14.00 15.00
Echocardiology teaching
Tue 8.00-9.00
Paediatric Cardiology Seminar (including monthly Mortality & Morbidity meeting)
Tues 14.00
Difficult asthma meeting
Tues 16.00- 17.00
Respiratory Seminars incl. monthly Journal Club, biannual bronchoscopy review
Wed 8.00-9.00
Quarterly chILD MDT review
Wed 9.30-12.00
Respiratory Consultant teaching ward round
Wed 11.00-12.30
PCD Management meeting (2nd Wed)
PCD Diagnostic meeting (4th Wed)
Wed 12.30-1.30
Respiratory Radiology Meeting
Thu 1.15-2.15
Respiratory teaching Seminar for SHOs (run by SpRs)
Thu 1.00-2.00
Biomedical respiratory unit seminar
Thu 2.00-3.00
Multidisciplinary Paediatric Sleep Meeting
Thu 4.00-5.00
Paediatric Respiratory Research Meeting
Fri 8.30-9.00
PICU Journal Club / consultant Teaching
The National Heart and Lung Institute has excellent facilities for studying and extensive electronic journal access. The National Heart and Lung Institute is part of Imperial College, which greatly enhances the facilities available for studying and research.
The Royal Brompton Hospital has recently developed its Learning Zone and library.
Numerous postgraduate courses are held in the National Heart and Lung Institute and the Paediatric Department takes an active part. Postgraduate students are attached to the Department and receive tutorials and ward rounds from members of the Department.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Registration with GMC
Experience
Essential
- General Paediatrics
- Tertiary neonatal paediatrics
Desirable
- Paediatric respiratory medicine
- Paediatric intensive care or high dependency experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Technical and clinical skills required for paediatric respiratory medicine
- Show an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based medicine
- Abilit
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Interest in, and an ability to initiate & conduct research
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Builds a strong and effective relationship with patients, their parents and families and colleagues and gain in their confidence and trust
- Is able to cope with pressure as well as adapt to constant change and new demands
- Demonstrates honesty, commitment, and integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Registration with GMC
Experience
Essential
- General Paediatrics
- Tertiary neonatal paediatrics
Desirable
- Paediatric respiratory medicine
- Paediatric intensive care or high dependency experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Technical and clinical skills required for paediatric respiratory medicine
- Show an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based medicine
- Abilit
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Interest in, and an ability to initiate & conduct research
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Builds a strong and effective relationship with patients, their parents and families and colleagues and gain in their confidence and trust
- Is able to cope with pressure as well as adapt to constant change and new demands
- Demonstrates honesty, commitment, and integrity
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).
