Job summary
We are looking for an ST3 or above in Respiratory and General Medicine at Newham University Hospital. This would not include any on-call commitment and would be primarily ward based. The post holder requires MRCP (or European equivalent) and previous NHS experience. This is also an amazing opportunity for someone looking to develop their portfolio with an abundance of opportunities and dedicated time to lead on projects and audits. They would also be encouraged and supported to implement their own ideas, with help from both managers and clinicians.
The post is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Acute Medicine or Respiratory Medicine. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop skills in bronchoscopy, pleural procedures and pleural ultrasound. Furthermore they 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 if this is what they are looking for. Please note start and end dates are flexible.
Main duties of the job
5. Main duties and responsibilities
o The post holder will join 4 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.o The post holder will be expected to attend the morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings and diagnostic Lung MDT meeting.o Training will be available for pleural ultrasound, pleural procedures and bronchoscopy. o The post holder will be encouraged to take part in audit, governance including incident reporting and education.o The posts are ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Acute Medicine or Respiratory Medicine and who seek to be clinical leaders in the future. There are ample career development opportunities within the department.o To engage In teaching of more junior colleagues regularly throughout the postingLeadership and Managemento To assist operations teams in supporting bed-flow and board-roundso To learn and shadow clinical leaders and gain an understanding of their job roles and what challenges they faceo Liaise with operational managers on a regular basis (including regular 1-1s) to bring about strategic alignment between managers and clinicians at all levelsImprovemento To lead and co-ordinate national audit data collection and clinical outcome reportingo To bring about an improvement culture to the department and ward
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Healths 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. The values that Barts Health endorses help to align with our behaviors to ensure that patients, families, friends, the staff and public receive a responsive quality service, delivered by valued compassionate staff.
For any further information, please contact Dr Rory McDermott (rorymcdermott@nhs.net) Respiratory Consultant and Recruitment Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Healths 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. The values that Barts Health endorses help to align with our behaviors to ensure that patients, families, friends, the staff and public receive a responsive quality service, delivered by valued compassionate staff.
For any further information, please contact Dr Rory McDermott (rorymcdermott@nhs.net) Respiratory Consultant and Recruitment Lead.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in teaching
- Previous involvement in Quality Improvement projects
- Experience in clinical audits
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Previous Involvement in Research and Publications
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy Cannulation Arterial Blood Gas
- Demonstrable skills in department management
- Fluency in Excel
- 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
- In depth understanding of QI process
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge in specialist respiratory medicine
- Knowledge of national audits within respiratory
- Importance of bed-flow, board-rounds and continuity of care within a hospital
- Awareness of current challenges and issues within the NHS, Barts Trust and Newham Hospital
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
Other
Essential
- Team player
- Patient focused
- Adaptable to change
- Problem solver
- Good communication skills
- Good Time Management Skills
Desirable
- A keen interest in Leadership, Management, and Improvement
- NHS complaint handling
- A desire to bring about real change within the NHS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in teaching
- Previous involvement in Quality Improvement projects
- Experience in clinical audits
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Previous Involvement in Research and Publications
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy Cannulation Arterial Blood Gas
- Demonstrable skills in department management
- Fluency in Excel
- 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
- In depth understanding of QI process
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge in specialist respiratory medicine
- Knowledge of national audits within respiratory
- Importance of bed-flow, board-rounds and continuity of care within a hospital
- Awareness of current challenges and issues within the NHS, Barts Trust and Newham Hospital
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
Other
Essential
- Team player
- Patient focused
- Adaptable to change
- Problem solver
- Good communication skills
- Good Time Management Skills
Desirable
- A keen interest in Leadership, Management, and Improvement
- NHS complaint handling
- A desire to bring about real change within the NHS
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).
