Job summary
The positions described in this job description are for full time consultant physicians in respiratory and general medicine based at Northampton General Hospital.
We are expanding consultant numbers to support the opening of a new Level 1 respiratory support unit, procedural suite and a new chest clinic area. Your role will be an integral part of this exciting development. Once we have sufficient numbers, we will be aiming to deliver a respiratory in-reach service with less emphasis on acute medicine. It is important to understand that the role described currently may change significantly but you will be part of driving that change for the better care of respiratory patients.
STOP PRESS: We are excited to be able to announce we have successfully been able to secure funding for a new robotic bronchoscope which will dramatically enhance our cancer diagnostic pathway. We will be one of the first hospitals nationally to provide this service and welcome interested applicants to share this journey.
We are happy to welcome you to come and meet us and see the exciting developments we have underway. Please contact Dr Fiona McCann Respiratory Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director (Fiona.mccann1@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
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To provide clinical services in respiratory and internal medicine to the local population of south Northamptonshire including inpatient care, respiratory clinics and procedures (including pleural and bronchoscopic procedures).
To participate in the development of Respiratory Medicine services.
To provide input to the education of medical undergraduates on placement in NGH.
To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit.
To participate in the Department of Medicine meetings
To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnt.
To link with directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints.
To take part in the on call medical rota. The consultant will be expected to join the on call rota for acute medical admissions to the emergency units.
The appointee will link with all the acute physicians involved in the admission of respiratory patients and other colleagues in the specialty across Northamptonshire.
About us
We are a welcoming and friendly group of clinicians who are currently embarking on an exciting new journey within respiratory medicine at Northampton General Hospital. We believe the team is the key to our success and work hard to ensure the respiratory department is a supportive, fun and motivated group of individuals. We are currently undergoing significant expansion of the footprint of both our chest clinic and gaining a Level 1 Respiratory Support unit which allows us to develop the service in a very positive way to fulfil the needs of our patients. There are many exciting opportunities ahead of us. We describe the current service initially and then the up and coming changes that are happening within our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note: This job is pending RCP approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note: This job is pending RCP approval.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Teaching, Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Management and leadership experience
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Academic achievements and research
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Teaching, Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Management and leadership experience
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Academic achievements and research
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
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).
