Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit 3 enthusiastic Clinical Fellow / Trust Doctor (ST 1-2 Level equivalent) to a post in the Respiratory Department at St Bartholomew's Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust to start August 2025.
The Respiratory Department at St Bartholomew's Hospital is a specialist unit looking after patients with a range of problems including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, home ventilation, and severe asthma. The post-holder will join a team of 5 SHO level doctors including two Core Medical trainees and 1 FY2 covering the Respiratory wards. Lung cancer clinic attendance is included in the rota as a dedicated training opportunity and for the appropriate candidate there is also the opportunity to attend other specialist clinics, multi-disciplinary meetings and procedure lists.
For further information on this post, please contact:Dr Nanak Singh, Consultant Respiratory Physician, St Bartholomew's Hospital. Nanak.Singh2@nhs.net
If you are interested in this post, please make an online application. Please note that this vacancy will only be open for 1 week.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
To provide evidence based care.
To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out within the Clinical Academic Group (CAG) & Trust guidelines.
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues within the Respiratory Department and other clinical specialities within the Trust particularly Acute Medicine, Diabetes, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, HIV, Renal, Rheumatology, Interventional Radiology, Anaesthetics and ITU, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work, working closely and regularly with the consultant medical staff and the members of the Acute Medicine and Respiratory Departments.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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
To provide cover for annual and study leave of colleagues so far as is practicable.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
To use the Trust IT systems effectively.
To regularly check Trust email account and respond in a timely manner to emails.
To adhere to all procedures and protocols and update them as and when necessary through a consultative process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide cover for annual and study leave of colleagues so far as is practicable.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
To use the Trust IT systems effectively.
To regularly check Trust email account and respond in a timely manner to emails.
To adhere to all procedures and protocols and update them as and when necessary through a consultative process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full Registration with the GMC
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- The applicant must have Foundation Competencies or equivalent.
- The applicant must have experience of Audit, Research and/or Quality Improvement.
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
- At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of Teaching.
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- The ability to prioritise appropriately,
- An understanding of the importance of working effectively in a team, The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Desire to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full Registration with the GMC
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- The applicant must have Foundation Competencies or equivalent.
- The applicant must have experience of Audit, Research and/or Quality Improvement.
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
- At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of Teaching.
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- The ability to prioritise appropriately,
- An understanding of the importance of working effectively in a team, The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Desire to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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).
