Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to work at the Lane Fox Respiratory Service. The post is based at St Thomas' Hospital with some time at the Lane Fox Remeo Centre in Redhill, Surrey. Remeo is the satellite unit for the Lane Fox Respiratory Service, with a focus on medium-term rehabilitation and respiratory weaning.
This post is to provide cover for the Lane Fox Respiratory Service. The post-holder will hone clinical skills in a complex patient group, with a focus on respiratory failure, weaning and long-term ventilator support.
There is daily Consultant presence and training opportunities at both sites.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the coordination of admission and discharge of patients from the unit. Responsible for maintaining accurate notes.
The post-holder will work with Consultants, Senior nurses, and Senior Therapists (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician) to deliver a high standard of clinical care to the patients.
About us
The Lane Fox Respiratory Service is a national and international referral centre for respiratory weaning, physical rehabilitation and long-term ventilation [non-invasive and invasive]. We support a large population (over 2000 patients) with non-invasive ventilation, and an increasing number of tracheostomy ventilated patients in the community. We are unique in the UK in providing 24-hour medical, nursing and technical back-up for patients in the community.
The Lane Fox Unit at St. Thomas' and The Lane Fox Remeo centre at Redhill, Surrey, is part of the extensive critical care services at GSTT. This consists of over 120 critical care beds. Intensive Care is configured as two purpose-built 15-bed units on adjacent floors in the East Wing on the St Thomas' site (EW1 & EW2). A 10-bed Medical High Dependency Unit in EW10 with a 4-bed Surgical High Dependency Unit on 11 North. A 13-bed combined ICU/HDU is located at Guy's.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Please see Job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Please see Job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with period of training and personal circumstances
- Clinical experience of working in General Internal Medicine, Respiratory or Intensive Care for a minimum of 12 months.
Desirable
- Valid adult life support (ALS) certification.
- Clinical experience of working in outpatients.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Examples of interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to work well within the MDT
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with period of training and personal circumstances
- Clinical experience of working in General Internal Medicine, Respiratory or Intensive Care for a minimum of 12 months.
Desirable
- Valid adult life support (ALS) certification.
- Clinical experience of working in outpatients.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Examples of interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to work well within the MDT
Desirable
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).
