Job summary
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Respiratory MedicineLocation: Whipps Cross University HospitalOrganisation: Barts Health NHS TrustJob Type: Fixed-Term (14 Months)Working Pattern: Full-Time (10 PAs per week)Salary: Consultant Pay Scale
Barts Health NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine on a fixed-term basis for 14 months. This full-time post (10 PAs) is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, offering an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and progressive respiratory team in East London.This role is ideal for an experienced or newly appointed consultant passionate about delivering excellent respiratory care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while also contributing to service development and innovation.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of eight experienced Respiratory Consultants, working across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes responsibilities in both general respiratory medicine and Tuberculosis services.Key responsibilities include:o Leading the Tuberculosis (TB) Service, with a mix of TB and general respiratory clinics.o Participating in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and clinical advice across hospital teams.o Contributing to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical patients.o Involvement in subspecialty areas, tailored to the needs of the department and the appointee's interests.Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every eight, with the remaining
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 Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population across East London. Whipps Cross University Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project, creating a unique opportunity to help shape future models of care and improve outcomes for our patients.You will be joining a well-resourced and supportive department that includes: 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Core Medical Trainees, 2 FY2s, and 4 FY1s 7 Specialist Nurses covering TB, lung cancer, and airway disease 6 Respiratory Physiologists providing lung function, sleep diagnostics, and CPAP services A purpose-built Chest Clinic housing all clinical, nursing, physiologist, and administrative staff.
Please refer to the JD/PS for a full detailed of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population across East London. Whipps Cross University Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project, creating a unique opportunity to help shape future models of care and improve outcomes for our patients.You will be joining a well-resourced and supportive department that includes: 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Core Medical Trainees, 2 FY2s, and 4 FY1s 7 Specialist Nurses covering TB, lung cancer, and airway disease 6 Respiratory Physiologists providing lung function, sleep diagnostics, and CPAP services A purpose-built Chest Clinic housing all clinical, nursing, physiologist, and administrative staff.
Please refer to the JD/PS for a full detailed of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGMC registration of adequate duration
- oMRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oBroad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work
- oSpecific experience of TB & non TB infection
Desirable
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- oAbility to manage staff and resources effectively
- oAbility to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
Desirable
- oCompetence in ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- oCompetence in diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- oDetailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and of the specialist skills required for this post
- required for this post oKnowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- oUnderstanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to deliver medical audit
- oDemonstration of small-scale management or leadership skills
Desirable
- oAn understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- oEnthusiasm for teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable
- oEvidence of poster or oral presentations at conference
- oResearch publication
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- oWill live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGMC registration of adequate duration
- oMRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oBroad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work
- oSpecific experience of TB & non TB infection
Desirable
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- oAbility to manage staff and resources effectively
- oAbility to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
Desirable
- oCompetence in ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- oCompetence in diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- oDetailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and of the specialist skills required for this post
- required for this post oKnowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- oUnderstanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to deliver medical audit
- oDemonstration of small-scale management or leadership skills
Desirable
- oAn understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- oEnthusiasm for teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable
- oEvidence of poster or oral presentations at conference
- oResearch publication
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- oWill live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
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).
