Job summary
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
University Hospitals Sussex (West) NHS Foundation Trust
This is a new substantive LTFT post consisting of 6PAs, for a Consultant Respiratory Physician with general medical accreditation. The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. They will also contribute to the acute medical take rota.
The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside our team of dedicated administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses and our oxygen team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West which will include dedicated respiratory high care, specialist respiratory on-call and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD equivalent)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Sleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
- Bronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
Desirable
- Experience in General Medical Specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD equivalent)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Sleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
- Bronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
Desirable
- Experience in General Medical Specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
