Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic capable doctor to join our fantastic respiratory team at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, at an experienced Foundation Year 1 (FY1) level. It is an essential requirement that the applicant has 6 months experience working clinically in theNHSas an employed doctor (unpaid posts such as observerships do not count). Please can we remind you that providing misleading information about this during the application process is not in keeping with General Medical Council regulations. Respiratory experience is not essential and will be gained during the post.
This role will be based day-to-day on the Respiratory and Acute Medicine wards at St Mary's Hospital. There post holder will be on the take rota where they will clerk sick patients and be on the cardiac arrest team. There is an opportunity to upskill in most aspects of respiratory medicine including COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, non-invasive ventilation and more. The applicant will be well-supported by our knowledgeable and approachable consultant team at all times. This is a great training opportunity and a chance to be part of a fantastic team.
For further information please contact Dr Laura Martin or Dr Hugo Farne, Respiratory Consultants and co-Unit Training Leads for Respiratory at St Mary's Hospital (l.martin10@nhs.net or hugo.farne@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
As part of the respiratory team, the post holder (along with the registrars, SHOs and other FY1s) will be responsible for the ward-based care of 33 patients on Manvers ward, including an 8-bedded acute respiratory unit. They will also periodically work on the Acute Medicine ward, looking after recently admitted patients. The post holder will be on the on call rota, clerking new admissions and providing out of hours (evening and weekend) ward cover.
There will be opportunities in this post to build on the skills and experiences developed earlier in their career and to lead independent ward rounds, independently assess unwell patients, and be supported in the transition to more senior medical roles.
This is an academic respiratory unit and the post holder will be expected to take an active role in education and research. This will involve teaching junior medical staff and medical students, and completing one audit or research project. They will have opportunities to present at the weekly departmental educational meeting.
The post holder will be expected to attend the structured teaching programmes provided by the department and regular FY1 teaching.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a consultant-led team looking after inpatients on the respiratory ward (Manvers). The 33 patients on the respiratory ward (Manvers) are looked after by a minimum of 2 registrar grade and 4 other (SHO/FY1) staff members at all times, divided into two teams led by a separate consultant. There are often more clinical staff on the wards depending on annual leave, study leave and on call commitments. These patients have conditions such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma, respiratory infections (e.g. pneumonia, TB, bronchiectasis), pleural disease (pneumothorax, effusions and empyaemas), respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease and other general medical conditions.
The post holder will participate in daily board and ward rounds, complete jobs from the ward round, and attend weekly radiology meetings. They will be expected to be able to:
Take a history and examine a patient
Identify and synthesise problems
Prescribe safely
Keep an accurate and relevant medical record
Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care
Act in a professional manner at all times
Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems
Educate patients effectively
Teach junior colleagues and medical students
See attached job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a consultant-led team looking after inpatients on the respiratory ward (Manvers). The 33 patients on the respiratory ward (Manvers) are looked after by a minimum of 2 registrar grade and 4 other (SHO/FY1) staff members at all times, divided into two teams led by a separate consultant. There are often more clinical staff on the wards depending on annual leave, study leave and on call commitments. These patients have conditions such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma, respiratory infections (e.g. pneumonia, TB, bronchiectasis), pleural disease (pneumothorax, effusions and empyaemas), respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease and other general medical conditions.
The post holder will participate in daily board and ward rounds, complete jobs from the ward round, and attend weekly radiology meetings. They will be expected to be able to:
Take a history and examine a patient
Identify and synthesise problems
Prescribe safely
Keep an accurate and relevant medical record
Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care
Act in a professional manner at all times
Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems
Educate patients effectively
Teach junior colleagues and medical students
See attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
Audit /Quality Improvement /Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence appropriate to level of appointment
Relevant experience
Essential
- Must have at least 6 months experience working clinically in the NHS as a doctor
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine
- Experience in using NIV or CPAP
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Advanced Life Support
- Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Desirable
- MRCP (any part completed, please specify if which of Part 1, 2, PACES is completed)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
Audit /Quality Improvement /Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence appropriate to level of appointment
Relevant experience
Essential
- Must have at least 6 months experience working clinically in the NHS as a doctor
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine
- Experience in using NIV or CPAP
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Advanced Life Support
- Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Desirable
- MRCP (any part completed, please specify if which of Part 1, 2, PACES is completed)
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).
