Job summary
This post will provide sub-specialty experience in the management of complex lung infection. The post holder will receive training in adult cystic fibrosis (CF), bronchiectasis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, and complex lung infection. The post would be particularly suited to a Respiratory trainee as out-of-programme experience during specialist training. The post is based within the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide medical support for the adult bronchiectasis, lung infection and CF multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the care of inpatients, outpatients, and daycase attenders under the service. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in departmental education meetings and teaching within the Oxford Centre of Respiratory Medicine and to be involved in quality improvement projects relevant to lung infection. The department has an active research portfolio and the post-holder will be encouraged to take part in clinical research studies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's principal duties are based at the Oxford Adult CF & Bronchiectasis Centre which is located on the John Radcliffe Hospital site, although it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations. The main role of the post holder will be to provide consistent middle-grade support to the CF and bronchiectasis MDT as required under the supervision of the service's lead consultants Dr Stephen Chapman, Dr William Flowers and Dr Natasha Hough.
Specifically, such duties may include:
Bronchiectasis outpatient clinics
Adult CF outpatient clinics
Active involvement in lung infection multidisciplinary team meetings
Inpatient respiratory care, including ward rounds and ward duties
Practical duties related to specialist CF & bronchiectasis care
Review of unscheduled ad hoc attenders
Admission of patients in working hours
Contribution to national and regional databases
Review/action test results
Involvement in audit, quality improvement and research
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide sub-specialty experience in the management of complex lung infection. The post holder will receive training in adult cystic fibrosis (CF), bronchiectasis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, and complex lung infection. The post would be particularly suited to a Respiratory trainee as out-of-programme experience during specialist training. The post is based within the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide medical support for the adult bronchiectasis, lung infection and CF multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the care of inpatients, outpatients, and daycase attenders under the service. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in departmental education meetings and teaching within the Oxford Centre of Respiratory Medicine and to be involved in quality improvement projects relevant to lung infection. The department has an active research portfolio and the post-holder will be encouraged to take part in clinical research studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide sub-specialty experience in the management of complex lung infection. The post holder will receive training in adult cystic fibrosis (CF), bronchiectasis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, and complex lung infection. The post would be particularly suited to a Respiratory trainee as out-of-programme experience during specialist training. The post is based within the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide medical support for the adult bronchiectasis, lung infection and CF multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the care of inpatients, outpatients, and daycase attenders under the service. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in departmental education meetings and teaching within the Oxford Centre of Respiratory Medicine and to be involved in quality improvement projects relevant to lung infection. The department has an active research portfolio and the post-holder will be encouraged to take part in clinical research studies.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Experience in General Internal Medicine at Registrar/senior SHO level.
- Interest in Respiratory Medicine and lung infection.
- Knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and management of all common medical emergencies.
- Good time management, self-motivated and conscientious
Desirable
- Experience in bronchiectasis, NTM-pulmonary disease and/or Cystic Fibrosis.
- Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Infection management.
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English (verbal and written).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to able to work within multidisciplinary teams.
- Desire to participate in research within the OCRM.
Desirable
- Proven ability to communicate in written form (publications, reports etc).
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full current GMC Registration
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Experience in General Internal Medicine at Registrar/senior SHO level.
- Interest in Respiratory Medicine and lung infection.
- Knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and management of all common medical emergencies.
- Good time management, self-motivated and conscientious
Desirable
- Experience in bronchiectasis, NTM-pulmonary disease and/or Cystic Fibrosis.
- Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Infection management.
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English (verbal and written).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to able to work within multidisciplinary teams.
- Desire to participate in research within the OCRM.
Desirable
- Proven ability to communicate in written form (publications, reports etc).
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full current GMC Registration
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).
