Job summary
Pleural clinic/unit set-up
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- This will provide the patients with direct access to a pleural specialist rather than the current convoluted route of presentation via A+E
- This will also aim to reduce admissions and keep these patients' management in an out-patient setting
- Bespoke new hospital including a respiratory unit will provide a 'blank canvas' for a successful candidate to lead a unit with full support and new pathways.
- Pathway for speedier diagnosis
- Earlier intervention with correct test and diagnosis.
- Opportunity for research projects
- This can either be via the British Thoracic Society or through the many national trials that are regularly opening for recruitment in pleural disease
- Delivery of teaching and training
- Confidence and competency in pleural procedures is a real challenge for trainees in the medical specialties across the board. It is often one of the more challenging competencies to attain as an IMT and also something that needs to be engulfed in the continuing training of HSTs with opportunity to keep skills up in supervised practice environment. This could be achieved in a pleural unit/clinic as organised by the fellow.
- Core member of lung cancer team with MDM working
- Sharing and discussion of cases in MDT with thoracic surgeons and oncologists for input and management strategies.
- There is aspiration that a medical thoracoscopy service would be set up which a successful candidate could help drive this forward.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of pleural clinic lists with teaching and training of junior staff. This will be 2-3 sessions per week
- Attendance at lung cancer MDM (1200-1400 Tuesday)
- Respiratory clinic (one per week with aim to support lung cancer clinical activity).
- Respiratory in-patient care
- Respiratory SDEC as a separate entity to pleural clinic with organisation of services.
The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to train in other lung cancer related procedures to provide a fully rounded exposure and training portfolio. There is flexibility to many of the commitments and clinical activity can be reviewed to meet the needs of applicant if appropriate.
There will be mentorship and clinical support provided by consultants in the respiratory department with designated educational supervision for this period with supervised training.
About us
The mission of University Hospitals Sussex - what we are striving to achieve - is to provide:
'excellent care every time'
All our efforts to do this put the interests of our patients first and foremost, and are underpinned by our values:
- Compassion
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Inclusion
These values were selected by our staff, patients and public when we were talking about the merger and the sort of organisation we want University Hospitals Sussex to be.
Our mission and values are extremely important to us and we expect everyone who works at University Hospitals Sussex in any capacity to share and uphold them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lung cancer has historically been associated with poor outcomes due to the late presentations of patients with advanced and less treatable disease and also due to the complexity of the diagnostic pathway. Attempts to address this have been put in place with systems such as total lung health checks to identify patients earlier but also work on the lung diagnostic pathway is needed.
Pleural disease is a common presentation for patients attending the emergency department and quite frequently the index presentation of malignancy. Over the past decade it has been appreciated that these patients have better outcomes when they are managed by specialist team with a clearer pathway and earlier diagnosis. There has been an emphasis on specialist input into the management of pleural disease with earlier assessment and intervention by many of the professional societies (e.g. British Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society).
Ideally a patient with pleural disease should be worked up through a rapid access pleural clinic with parallel discussions through the lung cancer MDT. This will enable faster diagnosis, streamlined pathways and better outcomes for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lung cancer has historically been associated with poor outcomes due to the late presentations of patients with advanced and less treatable disease and also due to the complexity of the diagnostic pathway. Attempts to address this have been put in place with systems such as total lung health checks to identify patients earlier but also work on the lung diagnostic pathway is needed.
Pleural disease is a common presentation for patients attending the emergency department and quite frequently the index presentation of malignancy. Over the past decade it has been appreciated that these patients have better outcomes when they are managed by specialist team with a clearer pathway and earlier diagnosis. There has been an emphasis on specialist input into the management of pleural disease with earlier assessment and intervention by many of the professional societies (e.g. British Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society).
Ideally a patient with pleural disease should be worked up through a rapid access pleural clinic with parallel discussions through the lung cancer MDT. This will enable faster diagnosis, streamlined pathways and better outcomes for patients.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate medical diploma (MRCP or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Qualification in Medical Education (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
- Current ALS certification
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropiate progression of career to date
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- Prior Training and practice in thoracic ultrasound
Knowle
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- 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
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate medical diploma (MRCP or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Qualification in Medical Education (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
- Current ALS certification
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropiate progression of career to date
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- Prior Training and practice in thoracic ultrasound
Knowle
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- 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
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).
