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 a Foundation Year 2 (FY2) or Internal Medicine Training year 1 or 2 (IMT1/2) level. It will suit a doctor with at least one year's experience working clinically and previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor. 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. They will have the opportunity to clerk sick patients on the medical take (in normal working hours). There is an opportunity to upskill in many 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, other SHOs and 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 not be on the on call rota or work outside of normal hours, although they may be able to clerk new admissions in hours.
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 SHO teaching (FY2 or IMT1/2 as appropriate).
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.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
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
- 6 formally months employed NHS experience
- Minimum completed Foundation Year 1 training
- Minimum completed Foundation Year 1 training
- On GMC Register with license to practice , 6 formally months
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
Desirable
- Completed Foundation Year 2 training
Audit
Desirable
- Evidence appropriate to level of appointment (2)
Clinical Knowledge
Desirable
- MRCP (any part completed, please specify if which of Part 1, 2, PACES is completed)
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine
- Good Quality General Medicine experience in the NHS
- Evidence of Imperial NHS Trust Values
Problem Solving
Essential
- Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems
Desirable
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 6 formally months employed NHS experience
- Minimum completed Foundation Year 1 training
- Minimum completed Foundation Year 1 training
- On GMC Register with license to practice , 6 formally months
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
Desirable
- Completed Foundation Year 2 training
Audit
Desirable
- Evidence appropriate to level of appointment (2)
Clinical Knowledge
Desirable
- MRCP (any part completed, please specify if which of Part 1, 2, PACES is completed)
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory medicine
- Good Quality General Medicine experience in the NHS
- Evidence of Imperial NHS Trust Values
Problem Solving
Essential
- Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems
Desirable
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
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).
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).
