Job summary
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Whipps Cross Hospital
10 PAs Post
Barts Health NHS Trust is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. This full-time post (10 PAs) is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, progressive respiratory team serving East London.
This role is suitable for an experienced or newly appointed consultant with a passion for delivering high-quality respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, alongside a strong interest in service development and innovation.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of nine experienced Respiratory Consultants, delivering care across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes general respiratory medicine responsibilities with a sub-specialty focus in Sleep & Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participation in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and specialist advice to hospital teams.
- Contribution to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical admissions.
- Delivery of sub-specialty outpatient clinics and support for Sleep & NIV services.
- Attendance and contribution at local and cross-site Sleep and NIV MDTs with opportunities for collaborative working with other sites within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every nine, with remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
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
You will join a team of nine experienced Respiratory Consultants, delivering care across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes general respiratory medicine responsibilities with a sub-specialty focus in Sleep & Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participation in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and specialist advice to hospital teams.
- Contribution to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical admissions.
- Delivery of sub-specialty outpatient clinics and support for Sleep & NIV services.
- Attendance and contribution at local and cross-site Sleep and NIV MDTs with opportunities for collaborative working with other sites within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every nine, with remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join a team of nine experienced Respiratory Consultants, delivering care across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes general respiratory medicine responsibilities with a sub-specialty focus in Sleep & Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participation in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and specialist advice to hospital teams.
- Contribution to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical admissions.
- Delivery of sub-specialty outpatient clinics and support for Sleep & NIV services.
- Attendance and contribution at local and cross-site Sleep and NIV MDTs with opportunities for collaborative working with other sites within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every nine, with remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration of adequate duration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Broad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work
- Specific experience of sleep medicine and NIV - acute and chronic
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community oExcellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Competence in ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- Competence in diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to deliver medical audit
- Demonstration of small-scale management or leadership skills
Desirable
- An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable
- Evidence of poster or oral presentations at conference
- Research publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration of adequate duration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Broad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work
- Specific experience of sleep medicine and NIV - acute and chronic
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community oExcellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Competence in ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- Competence in diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to deliver medical audit
- Demonstration of small-scale management or leadership skills
Desirable
- An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable
- Evidence of poster or oral presentations at conference
- Research publication
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).
