Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
A vacancy has arisen for a Trust doctor in Respiratory Medicine, based within the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The vacancy is to commence in August 2025 for a 12-month fixed term.
Main duties of the job
This post is an opportunity to gain experience in Respiratory Medicine encompassing management of common and advanced respiratory disease with a particular focus around care on Ward 48, RVI. Educational opportunities, self-development time (including outpatient working in the Chest Clinic RVI) and departmental teaching will be provided to the successful candidate who will be supported to develop areas of interest including research and quality Improvement.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical: The successful appointee will work with Respiratory consultants (typically 3-4 based on Ward 48) who rotate through the ward. The successful candidate will work closely with FY1/2 and IMT trainees and a Physician associate in supporting the Ward. They will work closely as part of the MDT, including specialist respiratory physiotherapists and CNS. A clear timetable of duties will be provided that will facilitate out-patient working and radiology MDT meetings as part of SDT in line with the interests of the successful candidate and as agreed with their Educational Supervisor. It is anticipated that development of practical skills including pleural procedures and thoracic ultrasound will be a core aspect of the role which will extend to the Respiratory Procedures Unit (RPU). Flexibility to support the other Respiratory wards at the RVI, Ward 49 (RSU) and Ward 52, will be required as well as a commitment to the medical SHO grade rota which would attract the appropriate banding supplement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical: The successful appointee will work with Respiratory consultants (typically 3-4 based on Ward 48) who rotate through the ward. The successful candidate will work closely with FY1/2 and IMT trainees and a Physician associate in supporting the Ward. They will work closely as part of the MDT, including specialist respiratory physiotherapists and CNS. A clear timetable of duties will be provided that will facilitate out-patient working and radiology MDT meetings as part of SDT in line with the interests of the successful candidate and as agreed with their Educational Supervisor. It is anticipated that development of practical skills including pleural procedures and thoracic ultrasound will be a core aspect of the role which will extend to the Respiratory Procedures Unit (RPU). Flexibility to support the other Respiratory wards at the RVI, Ward 49 (RSU) and Ward 52, will be required as well as a commitment to the medical SHO grade rota which would attract the appropriate banding supplement.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- NHS experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in care of Respiratory patients at post FY2 Level
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
- Up to date ALS certificate.
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Understands the importance of Governance and Audit.
Desirable
- Completed audit project.
- Any published research.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- NHS experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in care of Respiratory patients at post FY2 Level
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
- Up to date ALS certificate.
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Understands the importance of Governance and Audit.
Desirable
- Completed audit project.
- Any published research.
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).
