Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Sleep & Respiratory Medicine

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Job summary

We are looking for a Consultant in Sleep & Respiratory medicine to join our Medical Team.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching, audit and research activities of the Sleep Department and to participate in multidisciplinary clinics. Also expected to provide four sleep clinics a week with associated clinical administration, reporting and discussion time for polysomnography and time for supporting professional development.

Interviews will be held on the 18th March 2025

Main duties of the job

The post is to assist the Sleep Department to deal with an increasing workload and to provide succession planning . The successful candidate will have experience of and a particular interest in Sleep medicine. Candidates will be expected to contribute actively to the management, teaching, audit and research activities of the department.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

The Sleep disorder Centre was established in 1992 and has grown steadily since, now receiving in excess of 7000 referrals per annum. The centre is the largest Sleep Centre in the South East outside London and has a catchment area encompassing the whole of Sussex and much of Kent and Surrey. Insomnia patients travel from much further afield.

QVH specialises in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-6864697-MD

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review attached job description and person specification for further details of this appointment

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review attached job description and person specification for further details of this appointment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCT or proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date
European Sleep Research society (ESRS) examination or commitment to sitting it.

Eligibility

Essential

Competent in the specialist field of Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine
Competent in the specialist field of Sleep Medicine with a broad range of experience in Sleep Disorders

Audit

Essential

Evidence of active participation in audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the past two years

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCT or proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date
European Sleep Research society (ESRS) examination or commitment to sitting it.

Eligibility

Essential

Competent in the specialist field of Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine
Competent in the specialist field of Sleep Medicine with a broad range of experience in Sleep Disorders

Audit

Essential

Evidence of active participation in audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the past two years

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)