Job summary
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a variety of fixed term clinical fellow (ST1/2 equivalent) posts. These posts are fixed term for 6 month.
The posts offer an exciting opportunity to join a growing team within Respiratory Services.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. Informal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to contact
Informal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to contact Dr Simon Quantrill Clinical Lead s.quantrill@nhs.net 02085395522 ex 5669
Main duties of the job
This post will be working on the Whipps Cross site.
The Department of Respiratory Services at Whipps Cross Hospital aims to offer a comprehensive range of services to the local population of Waltham Forest, Western Redbridge and the neighbouring part of South West Essex.
The postholder will get an opportunity to gain exposure working mainly with inpatients but outpatients aswell if desired. The Respiratory Department provides an asthma, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, TB, pleural Clinic, bronchoscopy, COPD which include acute NIV, pulmonary rehabilitation and early discharge Services. The Service has a fully equipped lung function laboratory and dedicated outpatient facility (Chest Clinic)
The inpatient service comprises of 2 Respiratory wards -Faraday and Nightingale The junior staff listed above are distributed equally across both.
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
Many of these posts will be un-banded (no out of hours commitment) and may be ideal for those studying for exams.
These posts are intended to sit within the department of Respiratory Services, but may include General Medicine,
This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has very high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and, we ensure our teams are well rewarded for their contribution.
The main duties of the post are:
- To care for patients in the ward and arrange the on-going patient care
- To attend daily consultant-led ward or board rounds
- To be responsible for keeping of medical case-notes, ordering and interpreting investigations, writing electronic summaries and making referrals to other specialties.
- To ensure that discharge summaries are written out promptly and accurately.
- To interact with members of the multidisciplinary team in the interests of patients
- To flexibly support service needs as required
- Supervising and performing medical procedures.
- Participate in clinical meetings, and governance meetings including M&M and academic sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Many of these posts will be un-banded (no out of hours commitment) and may be ideal for those studying for exams.
These posts are intended to sit within the department of Respiratory Services, but may include General Medicine,
This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has very high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and, we ensure our teams are well rewarded for their contribution.
The main duties of the post are:
- To care for patients in the ward and arrange the on-going patient care
- To attend daily consultant-led ward or board rounds
- To be responsible for keeping of medical case-notes, ordering and interpreting investigations, writing electronic summaries and making referrals to other specialties.
- To ensure that discharge summaries are written out promptly and accurately.
- To interact with members of the multidisciplinary team in the interests of patients
- To flexibly support service needs as required
- Supervising and performing medical procedures.
- Participate in clinical meetings, and governance meetings including M&M and academic sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Progression towards MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Previous substantive post of at least 12 months in a UK hospital
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine and Geriatrics
- Broad experience in G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Progression towards MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Previous substantive post of at least 12 months in a UK hospital
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine and Geriatrics
- Broad experience in G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
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).
