Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic individual committed to excellence in service delivery to join our first-class team of consultants at the Royal Brompton Hospital. This is a new full-time substantive post for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with expertise in Home Ventilation, Sleep and end-stage lung disease.The post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's leading specialist centres for heart and lung disease. The successful applicant will provide high quality clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, while also engaging in research, education and service development. The role combines 0.5 clinical and 0.5 academic duties and forms part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient-centred care and advancing innovation in respiratory medicine.
It has also been agreed that the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will also provide financial support to the applicant for the first five years which can be used for any legitimate scientific use (for example defraying patient expenses, buying reagents, publication charges)
Main duties of the job
The post includes 0.5 clinical and 0.5 academic/research duties which is whole time equivalent, with a provisional job plan outlined in appendix A.The appointee will join 3 part time and 1 full time (currently locum) physicians to provide specialist disease management. Clinical care is delivered through a mix of inpatient care, day unit review and outpatient (both face to face and virtual) clinics. Additionally, the role will include providing medical input to the outreach team (including visiting patients receiving home ventilation in their own home or in a nursing home) and supervision of AHP led pathways for the delivery of sleep related diagnostics and treatment.The major clinical meetings are the polysomnography MDT, which generally lasts an hour, CPAP non adherence MDT, outreach MDT, triage MDT and cross-site difficult OSA MDT, and the weekly grand round held in the Respiratory Directorate.There may be an opportunity in due course to join the respiratory on call roster (1:12) but this is not an expectation of this post.To co-develop the service, integrating advances in diagnosis and management and informing colleagues of these developments.To participate in and develop clinical and organisational audit and to improve standards of the service wherever possible.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. The Trust is among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. It provides specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.It has a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of King's Health Partners, is one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world class clinical services, teaching and research. The Trust has one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.There are around 22,700 staff, making the Trust one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. It aims to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves and continues to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UKs best known hospitals Guys, St Thomas, Evelina London Childrens Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. The Trust is among the UKs busiest, most successful foundation trusts. It provides specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.It has a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of Kings Health Partners, is one of Englands eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world class clinical services, teaching and research. The Trust has one of the National Institute for Health Researchs biomedical research centres, established with Kings College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.There are around 22,700 staff, making the Trust one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. It aims to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves and continues to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.The Trust strives to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of employees lie at the heart of the organisation and ensure that services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on patients.The post includes clinical, research, teaching and administrative duties. The successful applicant will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audits and service development, and uphold high clinical and professional standards. The role also includes active participation in research and development within the Trusts Respiratory Division, in collaboration with Kings Health Partners and the National Heart and Lung Institute.The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and high quality respiratory services, work closely with the multidisciplinary team, and ensure best practice in patient care and clinical governance. Responsibilities include participation in teaching and training of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals, undertaking relevant research and audit activities, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of clinical services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UKs best known hospitals Guys, St Thomas, Evelina London Childrens Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. The Trust is among the UKs busiest, most successful foundation trusts. It provides specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.It has a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of Kings Health Partners, is one of Englands eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world class clinical services, teaching and research. The Trust has one of the National Institute for Health Researchs biomedical research centres, established with Kings College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.There are around 22,700 staff, making the Trust one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. It aims to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves and continues to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.The Trust strives to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of employees lie at the heart of the organisation and ensure that services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on patients.The post includes clinical, research, teaching and administrative duties. The successful applicant will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audits and service development, and uphold high clinical and professional standards. The role also includes active participation in research and development within the Trusts Respiratory Division, in collaboration with Kings Health Partners and the National Heart and Lung Institute.The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and high quality respiratory services, work closely with the multidisciplinary team, and ensure best practice in patient care and clinical governance. Responsibilities include participation in teaching and training of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals, undertaking relevant research and audit activities, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of clinical services.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Higher degree (PhD, MD etc) MRCP or equivalent
- On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in respiratory medicine, or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant speciality
- Specialist training in Sleep and Ventilation
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to conduct clinical audit
- Ability to initiate and supervise research
- Broad range of IT skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Higher degree (PhD, MD etc) MRCP or equivalent
- On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in respiratory medicine, or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant speciality
- Specialist training in Sleep and Ventilation
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to conduct clinical audit
- Ability to initiate and supervise research
- Broad range of IT skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
