Job summary
An
enthusiastic colleague is required to fill this post in paediatric respiratory
medicine and work alongside the Leeds Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis team (Dr
Tim Lee, Dr Chris Edwards, Dr Alex Adams, Dr Emma Guy, Dr Evie Robson, Dr Laura
Walker). They will be expected to deliver 10PAs which will include respiratory
clinics and on call work. You must be able to demonstrate clinical experience
and competence in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis. It is desirable that the candidates have
experience in bronchoscopy, sleep and long-term ventilation. The post will be based at Leeds Childrens
Hospital.
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to contact:
Christopher
Edwards, Clinical Lead for Paediatric Respiratory. Christopheredwards1@nhs.net
or 07557256702
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS
Main duties of the job
We provide a Respiratory Service to a city population of 810,000, and a regional population of 3.8 million. The Leeds/Sheffield training program offers comprehensive training to fulfil the requirements of the Paediatric Respiratory Medicine grid training syllabus.
a
regional population of 3.8 million. The Leeds/Sheffield training program offers
comprehensive training to fulfil the requirements of the Paediatric Respiratory
Medicine grid training syllabus.
The
successful applicant should possess MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants
should have experience in tertiary paediatric respiratory medicine including
cystic fibrosis, asthma and long term ventilation.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share.
About us
All
of Leeds tertiary paediatric services take place in the Leeds Childrens
Hospital, within Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds city centre which has
excellent transport links. Since April 2010 the regional paediatric respiratory
& cystic fibrosis service has been based at a purpose built outpatient
facility within the Childrens Hospital. Leeds is also the nationally
commissioned supra-regional centre for childrens Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
(PCD) for the North of England. There are over 270 paediatric inpatient beds,
with a dedicated respiratory ward. Tertiary referrals are received in cystic
fibrosis, respiratory paediatrics, oncology, haematology, PICU, neurology,
gastroenterology, hepatology, nephrology, transplant (liver, renal BMT),
paediatric intensive care, neonatology, cardiology, endocrinology,
rheumatology, spinal surgery, paediatric & neonatal surgery.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear
with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you
have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. BACKGROUND
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Respiratory and Cystic
Fibrosis team (Dr Lee, Dr Guy, Dr
Edwards, Dr Adams, Dr Walker and Dr Robson). There will be opportunities to
contribute to audit, research, post graduate and under graduate teaching.
The
post will be based at the Cystic Fibrosis Unit, A Floor, Clarenden Wing, Leeds
General Infirmary.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver care to patients with cystic
fibrosis and other paediatric respiratory conditions
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a 1:7 pro rats
rota
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2 To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant sitespecialist
teams within the hospital and across the region.
2.3 To work with colleagues in paediatric
respiratory and cystic fibrosis team to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in
7) for one year. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute
ward rounds during normal working hours.
2.4 To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within cystic fibrosis
and paediatric respiratory medicine. The post holder will be encouraged to
facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in
the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. BACKGROUND
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Respiratory and Cystic
Fibrosis team (Dr Lee, Dr Guy, Dr
Edwards, Dr Adams, Dr Walker and Dr Robson). There will be opportunities to
contribute to audit, research, post graduate and under graduate teaching.
The
post will be based at the Cystic Fibrosis Unit, A Floor, Clarenden Wing, Leeds
General Infirmary.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver care to patients with cystic
fibrosis and other paediatric respiratory conditions
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a 1:7 pro rats
rota
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2 To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant sitespecialist
teams within the hospital and across the region.
2.3 To work with colleagues in paediatric
respiratory and cystic fibrosis team to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in
7) for one year. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute
ward rounds during normal working hours.
2.4 To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within cystic fibrosis
and paediatric respiratory medicine. The post holder will be encouraged to
facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in
the department
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the psot, and to be able to response quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practic
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate an interest in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and have had some experience either through training or post graduate experience of tertiary respiratory paediatrics
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Respiratory cases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, sleep, long term ventilation, bronchiectasis
- Ideally to have completed paediatric respiratory GRID.
Clinical, Academic and Personal Skills
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine e.g. SPIN or GRID
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
- Attendance at recognised management course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Either achieved certificate of completion of training or be within 6 months of completion
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCHPCH or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the psot, and to be able to response quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practic
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate an interest in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and have had some experience either through training or post graduate experience of tertiary respiratory paediatrics
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Respiratory cases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, sleep, long term ventilation, bronchiectasis
- Ideally to have completed paediatric respiratory GRID.
Clinical, Academic and Personal Skills
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine e.g. SPIN or GRID
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
- Attendance at recognised management course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Either achieved certificate of completion of training or be within 6 months of completion
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCHPCH or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
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).
