Job summary
Barts Health (Newham University Hospital)
Fixed Term Specialty Registrar Post (Full-Time)
Available from 1st June 2023 for up to 12 months
Respiratory Medicine
We are looking for one post at ST3 or above in Respiratory and General Medicine at Newham University Hospital, to include a 1 in 8 on call commitment with prospective cover. The post holder requires MRCP (or European equivalent) and previous NHS experience.
The post is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Acute Medicine or Respiratory Medicine. The post will offer the opportunity to develop skills in bronchoscopy, pleural procedures and pleural ultrasound. The post holder will gain experience in respiratory medicine including Covid pneumonia, TB, lung cancer and acute NIV and CPAP. There are ample research and career development opportunities within the department to help candidates apply for a training number in acute and respiratory medicine.
Barts Health's vision is to become a healthcare organisation that offers urgent specialist and community services tailored to meet the needs of local communities. As the largest unique NHS Acute Trust in the country we are committed to recruiting staff that will help us meet our Vision for Changing Lives, and demonstrate behaviors we believe make our Trust a great place for patients.
Main duties of the job
Barts Health is the largest NHS Trust in England and continues to be one of the leading healthcare providers in the country. The Respiratory service in Newham University Hospital prides itself on delivering high quality patient focused services for Respiratory disease. The Trust is combined of six hospitals and multiple community based sites, caring for over 2.5 million people within the east of London and beyond. Newham has a high incidence of respiratory related disease and diversity, serving a varied and highly populated demographic area.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will join 3 other registrars on the firm to share ward duties including managing inpatients including those on acute NIV under the care of the respiratory consultants, chest clinics and respiratory referrals within the hospital.
- The post holder will be expected to attend the morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings and diagnostic Lung MDT meeting.
- Training will be available for pleural ultrasound, pleural procedures and bronchoscopy.
- The post holder will be encouraged to take part in audit, governance including incident reporting and education.
- Participation in acute medical on call rota with prospective cover
- The posts are ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Acute Medicine or Respiratory Medicine. There are ample career development opportunities within the department to help candidates apply for training number in acute and respiratory medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will join 3 other registrars on the firm to share ward duties including managing inpatients including those on acute NIV under the care of the respiratory consultants, chest clinics and respiratory referrals within the hospital.
- The post holder will be expected to attend the morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings and diagnostic Lung MDT meeting.
- Training will be available for pleural ultrasound, pleural procedures and bronchoscopy.
- The post holder will be encouraged to take part in audit, governance including incident reporting and education.
- Participation in acute medical on call rota with prospective cover
- The posts are ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Acute Medicine or Respiratory Medicine. There are ample career development opportunities within the department to help candidates apply for training number in acute and respiratory medicine.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, Cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas
- ALS accreditation
Desirable
- Lumbar puncture Pleural procedures
- Level 1 pleural ultrasound accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in general and acute internal medicine
- A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge in specialist respiratory medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (or EU equivalent)
- GMC registration with a license to practice work permit for UK
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
Medical Management
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in department management
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- NHS complaint handling
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, Cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas
- ALS accreditation
Desirable
- Lumbar puncture Pleural procedures
- Level 1 pleural ultrasound accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in general and acute internal medicine
- A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge in specialist respiratory medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (or EU equivalent)
- GMC registration with a license to practice work permit for UK
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
Medical Management
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in department management
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- NHS complaint handling
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
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).
