Job summary
This is an existing post that has become vacant to due staffing changes within the Respiratory Department at Croydon. The post holder will be expected to participate in respiratory outpatient activities, ward referrals and inpatient cover. There will also be the opportunity to develop a ambulatory pleural service. They will be expected to attend the weekly Lung Cancer MDT meeting and Chest Radiology meeting. There will also be time allocated to a weekly bronchoscopy list as well as time dedicated to teaching and training of junior staff.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to quality improvement and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work; there will be SPA time is allocated to achieve this. They will provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be a role model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate and whole organisation level.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Croydon University Hospital, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services and at other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate; proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.
Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Director and Clinical Business Unit (CBU) Lead.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:
- The provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- Inclusion in the specialist register for Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of CCST at time of interview
- Full registration with the GMC Appropriate higher medical qualification (i.e. MRCP or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience in Respiratory medicine at SpR level or equivalent.
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Experience in the management of lung cancer
- Experience in the management of sleep and ventilation
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty
- Competence in diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural ultrasound
Desirable
- Competence in EBUS
- Experience in service development
- Evidence of research in relevant specialty
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Ability to organise and manage work
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
- Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Croydon Health Services Values
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values
- Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- Inclusion in the specialist register for Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of CCST at time of interview
- Full registration with the GMC Appropriate higher medical qualification (i.e. MRCP or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience in Respiratory medicine at SpR level or equivalent.
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Experience in the management of lung cancer
- Experience in the management of sleep and ventilation
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty
- Competence in diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural ultrasound
Desirable
- Competence in EBUS
- Experience in service development
- Evidence of research in relevant specialty
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Ability to organise and manage work
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
- Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Croydon Health Services Values
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values
- Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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).
