Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the Respiratory Medicine team working at Royal Stoke University Hospital on a 6 month fixed term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with Respiratory illnesses.
The successful candidates will complement the 21 Respiratory Consultant's and 10 SpRs (training and non-training) expertise working in this speciality. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with Respiratory illnesses.
The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease and non-invasive ventilation. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 115 inpatient beds, including a 26 bedded Acute Lung Unit with 16 NIV beds, 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of general and specialist respiratory services (inpatient and outpatient)
To assist in ward management including electronic discharges
To contribute to the training of junior medical staff
To assist in the undertaking of full clinical computerised audit within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of general and specialist respiratory services (inpatient and outpatient)
To assist in ward management including electronic discharges
To contribute to the training of junior medical staff
To assist in the undertaking of full clinical computerised audit within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Clinical experience
Essential
- NHS experience at ST1 or ST3 level or equivalent experience
- ALS
Desirable
- Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team in a busy clinical area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals.
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this job.
- Commitment to pursuing career in specialised medicine or related specialties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Clinical experience
Essential
- NHS experience at ST1 or ST3 level or equivalent experience
- ALS
Desirable
- Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team in a busy clinical area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals.
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this job.
- Commitment to pursuing career in specialised medicine or related specialties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
