Job summary
We
have an opportunity for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory support Unit at
St. James' University Hospital, Leeds.
The Respiratory department is a large department covering 4 wards and
has 16 consultants covering all aspects of respiratory medicine and is a
tertiary referral centre for many subspecialties including Sleep & Complex
Ventilation service. This post would be
suitable for anybody who is considering pursuing acute medicine or respiratory
medicine as a career option or preparing for membership exams. This post will
provide excellent opportunities to gain experience of managing patients
presenting with acute respiratory failure, e.g. COPD, obesity hypoventilation,
neuromuscular conditions, pneumonia, PEs, to mention a few. The person will take
part in daily ward rounds, MDTs, complex discharge planning for long term
tracheotomised patients and will work closely with the home ventilation &
sleep team. They will be supervised by consultants on RSU. It will also give
them opportunity to take part in research in the unit & QIPs. They will
also be involved in the junior doctor training programme; they will lead &
organize the weekly teaching programme. The applicant should have experience of
working as FY2 or above. Prior experience of working in respiratory medicine is
preferable but not mandatory.
For informal enquiries about the role, please contact
Dr Deborah Ellames, Respiratory Consultant deborah.ellames@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must be fully registered with the
General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of
application.
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
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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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Significant UK experience
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 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.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk. Recognition of, and ability to undertake the ini
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 2 years experience in medical specialities by the time of intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication &capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Significant UK experience
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 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.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk. Recognition of, and ability to undertake the ini
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 2 years experience in medical specialities by the time of intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication &capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- 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
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).
