Job summary
This post is for up to one year, to cover maternity leave, 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
Research - The Brompton has an active research department and links with Imperial College London. This role will also, for part of the week, support recruitment and sample collection for a number of research studies and will be a good opportunity to increase clinical research exposure. A research project can be identified during the time of the post if the candidate wishes.
Clinical - Clinically the role will provide cover to the routine clinical activities of the department, including rotating through cover of our specialist inpatient ward, supported training in sleep medicine, respiratory PICU and bronchoscopy, and attendance at regular specialist respiratory clinics including CF, PCD, and difficult asthma. Attendance at least 2 clinics per week. On call 1 in 7. Attendance and presentation at departmental teaching and research meetings. Other duties will, for example, include:
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.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas'isamongst the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients from across the world in cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer, renal and orthopaedic services as well as a full range of hospital and community services for people insouth eastLondon.
Our Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Evelina London Children's Hospital, and community services in Lambeth and Southwark.
Our Trust has a reputation for clinical excellence and high-quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. Together with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre.
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (RB&HH) became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and amongst the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex heart and lung conditions, carrying out some of the most complicated surgery and offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research The Brompton has an active research department and links with Imperial College London. This role will also, for part of the week, support recruitment and sample collection for a number of research studies and will be a good opportunity to increase clinical research exposure. A research project can be identified during the time of the post if the candidate wishes.
Clinical Clinically the role will provide cover to the routine clinical activities of the department, including rotating through cover of our specialist inpatient ward, supported training in sleep medicine, respiratory PICU and bronchoscopy, and attendance at regular specialist respiratory clinics including CF, PCD, and difficult asthma. Attendance at least 2 clinics per week. On call 1 in 7. Attendance and presentation at departmental teaching and research meetings. Other duties will, for example, include:
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.
Start date - March 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research The Brompton has an active research department and links with Imperial College London. This role will also, for part of the week, support recruitment and sample collection for a number of research studies and will be a good opportunity to increase clinical research exposure. A research project can be identified during the time of the post if the candidate wishes.
Clinical Clinically the role will provide cover to the routine clinical activities of the department, including rotating through cover of our specialist inpatient ward, supported training in sleep medicine, respiratory PICU and bronchoscopy, and attendance at regular specialist respiratory clinics including CF, PCD, and difficult asthma. Attendance at least 2 clinics per week. On call 1 in 7. Attendance and presentation at departmental teaching and research meetings. Other duties will, for example, include:
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.
Start date - March 2025
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
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
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).
