Job summary
This post has been created to support the inpatient service in Respiratory Medicine at Warwick Hospital (in particular to allow 7-day Respiratory consultant ward rounds), to service the current outpatient workload and to facilitate medical education to teach students from Warwick and Buckingham Medical Schools.
The unit is currently led by five chest physicians. These consultants have special interests in lung cancer, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are links to thoracic surgery at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) and active collaboration with a consultant oncologist (for lung cancer), consultant respiratory radiologist, consultant microbiologists and pathologists. A regional interstitial lung disease meeting is run bimonthly at UHCW.
Main duties of the job
To support the inpatient service in Respiratory Medicine at Warwick Hospital
The successful candidate will have 10 sessions per week to support the Respiratory Physician of the Week and the Respiratory Registrars to manage all the Inpatient workload including referrals and procedures working 1 in 4 weeks.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake Weekend and Bank Holiday ward support for the Respiratory Service on a 1 in 4 basis which equates to 14 weekends approximately. We have a 7 day respiratory service for 365 days a year.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think to the main UK travel hubs and attractions. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire. Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take on appropriate management responsibilities, and lead in developments appropriate to interests and experience of the new appointee.
To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.
To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
To contribute audit, research and development of the Respiratory Medicine department.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take on appropriate management responsibilities, and lead in developments appropriate to interests and experience of the new appointee.
To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.
To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
To contribute audit, research and development of the Respiratory Medicine department.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
Person Specification
Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
Essential
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
Person Specification
Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
Essential
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
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).
