Job summary
We
are recruiting 2 x Junior Clinical Fellow post in Respiratory Medicine.
The
posts are for 4 months fixed term contract (April 24 Aug 24) and is a
fantastic opportunity for those desiring experience in respiratory medicine at
a large modern tertiary Respiratory centre. It is intended that these posts
could be tailored to meet training needs, including opportunities for trainees
to become involved in respiratory research and procedural skills.
The
posts would be suitable for individuals who have completed foundation posts, or
those who wish to evolve their experience (e.g. following core medical training)
in order to prepare for higher speciality training programmes.
The
posts are for 4 months and will commence in April 24.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice at the time of the application.
For
further information, please contact:
Dr
Ian Clifton, Consultant Respiratory Physician & Clinical Lead
Email
i.clifton@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
service is supported by a number of foundation year doctors and IMT 1-2 doctors
as well as Physician Associates and Specialist Nurses. This will allow
flexibility to tailor training to requirements, including clinics, as well as
opportunities to develop pleural and bronchoscopy skills.
It
is intended that the successful applicant would be involved in audit and
quality improvement projects, including the chance to collaborate with
researchers to present at national meetings and publish work.
We will ensure that these posts receive dedicated
clinical supervision with an experienced named supervisor, portfolio review,
study leave and teaching programmes with evidence to count towards future
training.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care
and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of
what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well
as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what
they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
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
This
post will provide the opportunity for successful candidates to work in the
tertiary Respiratory Centre. It is intended that this post could be tailored
to meet training needs, including opportunities for trainees to become
involved in respiratory research and procedural skills.
This
appointment will be based at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, St
Jamess University Hospital, Leeds, one of the largest teaching hospital
Trusts in the UK, serving a population of over 3 million. The department
delivers specialist respiratory services including severe asthma,
bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, COPD, and PCD. The
lung cancer service is one of the largest in the UK and is home to the
Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial. We offer bronchoscopy, endobronchial
ultrasound, thoracoscopy and long-term pleural drainage. There is a
well-established programme in collaboration with radiology to provide pleural
ultrasound certification.
The
department consists of 3 inpatient wards and a 12 bed respiratory care unit
offering non-invasive ventilation. There is a separate ward for the care of
people with cystic fibrosis.
The
department has close links with the University of Leeds and supports delivery
of a number of aspects of the under-graduate MB ChB course with a number of
opportunities to engage within undergraduate teaching.
The
post holder will undertake ward duties, supporting in patient care on the
Respiratory in-patient bed base. There will be opportunities to expand
training in Respiratory specific skills (e.g. pleural ultrasound, pleural
aspiration and bronchoscopy) as well as Respiratory clinics. It is intended
that the duties of the posts will be tailored to the individuals needs,
taking into consideration the post holders prior experience, around the
service elements of the role.
There
will be a commitment to 1:9 full shift LST Respiratory on call rota, fully
supported by resident full shift HST Respiratory rota and daily consultant
ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post will provide the opportunity for successful candidates to work in the
tertiary Respiratory Centre. It is intended that this post could be tailored
to meet training needs, including opportunities for trainees to become
involved in respiratory research and procedural skills.
This
appointment will be based at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, St
Jamess University Hospital, Leeds, one of the largest teaching hospital
Trusts in the UK, serving a population of over 3 million. The department
delivers specialist respiratory services including severe asthma,
bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, COPD, and PCD. The
lung cancer service is one of the largest in the UK and is home to the
Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial. We offer bronchoscopy, endobronchial
ultrasound, thoracoscopy and long-term pleural drainage. There is a
well-established programme in collaboration with radiology to provide pleural
ultrasound certification.
The
department consists of 3 inpatient wards and a 12 bed respiratory care unit
offering non-invasive ventilation. There is a separate ward for the care of
people with cystic fibrosis.
The
department has close links with the University of Leeds and supports delivery
of a number of aspects of the under-graduate MB ChB course with a number of
opportunities to engage within undergraduate teaching.
The
post holder will undertake ward duties, supporting in patient care on the
Respiratory in-patient bed base. There will be opportunities to expand
training in Respiratory specific skills (e.g. pleural ultrasound, pleural
aspiration and bronchoscopy) as well as Respiratory clinics. It is intended
that the duties of the posts will be tailored to the individuals needs,
taking into consideration the post holders prior experience, around the
service elements of the role.
There
will be a commitment to 1:9 full shift LST Respiratory on call rota, fully
supported by resident full shift HST Respiratory rota and daily consultant
ward rounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Previous UK clinical experience
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality off training
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Previous UK clinical experience
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality off training
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
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).
