Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Tuberculosis in the department of Respiratory Medicine at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post is available for 12 months with anticipated start date from August 2022. The appointment will be whole time and based at Glenfield Hospital. The successful applicant will join an established team of Mycobacterial infection physicians serving a population of over 1 million.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work with a range of services at UHL to deliver high quality Mycobacterial Disease care - these include (but are not limited to):
- TB / LTBI and NTM clinics including our Rapid Access TB and virtual TB clinics
- Triage meetings as part of our national exemplar Rapid Access TB Pathway
- To contribute to the delivery of nurse led TB directed TB care with participation in cohort review
- TB, MDR-TB (regional and national) and NTM MDTs
- Bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) lists
- Involvement in local, regional and potentially national Public Health and TB network Meetings
- To contribute to the in-patient service requirements of Respiratory Medicine and provide in reach service for TB and NTM patients
- Integrated and community services - with a view to developing uniform referral pathways into the Mycobacterial Disease Service
- Leading on QIP projects for Mycobacterial disease
- Supporting clinical Mycobacterial Research - with a view to undertaking research projects and facilitating other research activity within the service
- Contribute to the on-call rota for Respiratory Medicine. All on-call shifts are resident.
- Supervision and training of junior medical staff, ANPs, Physicians Associates
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
TB/ NTM
in-patient WR
TB/ HIV Clinic
(LRI, IDU Team)
TB Clinic
NTM Clinic
(Monthly)
NTM MDT
(Monthly)
TB/ NTM
in-patient WR
TB/ NTM Research Meeting
MDR-TB Meeting
(monthly)
Clinical TB Network Meeting
(Quarterly)
Journal Club
Public Health Cohort Meeting (Monthly)
Grand Round/
Radiology Meeting
PM
Bronchoscopy/
EBUS list
TB Virtual Clinic
Rapid Access TB MDT (Weekly)
Rapid Access TB Clinic
QIP/ Research
CF/ Bronchiectasis Clinic
TB/ NTM Service Development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
TB/ NTM
in-patient WR
TB/ HIV Clinic
(LRI, IDU Team)
TB Clinic
NTM Clinic
(Monthly)
NTM MDT
(Monthly)
TB/ NTM
in-patient WR
TB/ NTM Research Meeting
MDR-TB Meeting
(monthly)
Clinical TB Network Meeting
(Quarterly)
Journal Club
Public Health Cohort Meeting (Monthly)
Grand Round/
Radiology Meeting
PM
Bronchoscopy/
EBUS list
TB Virtual Clinic
Rapid Access TB MDT (Weekly)
Rapid Access TB Clinic
QIP/ Research
CF/ Bronchiectasis Clinic
TB/ NTM Service Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Experience and interest in respiratory and general medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and interest in mycobacterial disease
Audit
Essential
- Experience and commitment to medical audit
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Experience and interest in respiratory and general medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and interest in mycobacterial disease
Audit
Essential
- Experience and commitment to medical audit
Desirable
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).
