Job summary
The respiratory service is a front facing team undertaking inpatient and outpatient activity on site and out in community venues, they work closely with the hospital at home team and PLS to improve length of stay by utilising early supported discharge and avoidable admission processes to support patients receiving acute care within their own homes. They are based in the chest clinic at The Royal Oldham Hospital and provide sub speciality input such as, Asthma, COPD, Interstitial lung disease, Pleural work, Lung cancer and general respiratory conditions.
The respiratory care unit is comprised of 2 Respiratory and General medicine Wards, F9 and F10, on the Royal Oldham Hospital Site. There are comprehensive diagnostics including MRI/CT and PACS with digital imaging across all 4 sites, and our EBUS service is out of Fairfield. Essential laboratory facilities are available with a new centralised laboratory at the Royal Oldham Hospital. The appointee will have use of an office at one of the Trust Sites and will have the required IT hardware/software and secretarial support.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of respiratory needs; act as an expert resource for medical, nursing and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint; and be an active champion of high-quality frailty and older persons care both locally and across the region.
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in people with a respiratory condition. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Respiratory Medicine (CESR) or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Experience of leading and motivating staff.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- MRCP UK
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Experience of leading and motivating staff.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- MRCP UK
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).