Job summary
The Respiratory Medicine medical team currently consists of 6 respiratory Consultants, 3 middle grades, and 6 junior medical staff including trainee participants, a team of specialist nurses and respiratory physiologists.
Specialist services include Lung Cancer, NIV and Community COPD with further service developments in
progress and plans for further expansion of the consultant body.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of respiratory inpatients including those requiring acute NIV, as well as the opportunity to gain valuable experience in respiratory outpatient clinics and procedures including bronchoscopy and pleural procedures. The applicant will also be part of the on call rota which will give excellent experience in dealing with acute medical admissions.
This post has regular on-call commitments. Office accommodation will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
All Clinical staff are required to work flexibly in undertaking their duties. This may require working during the
evenings and weekends to ensure effective delivery of service and its sustainability. The need for any
alterations will be highlighted by the Clinical Director and discussed with all relevant Consultants.
On call cover for acute medical admissions as part of the on call rota which includes diagnosis and treatment;
under consultant supervision of emergency and non-emergency patients admitted to the acute medical unit
(AMU).
Clinical staff currently provide general respiratory clinics and some speciality and cancer clinics. There is weekly Lung Cancer MDT, Radiology and Chest Clinic Breakfast meetings in addition to General Medical meetings. Lung Oncology, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery clinics are provided by visiting Consultants from Wythenshawe and Christie Hospitals.
Representative timetable may include
Two/ three Respiratory clinics
One ward round with Consultant
One middle grade-led ward round
One In-reach and referrals session (supervised)
One Bronchoscopy or other procedure session a week
One ward round for problem-solving e.g. NIV
One session supporting the pleural service
One/ two Admin sessions
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more in-depth.
Clinical Responsibilities
All Clinical staff are required to work flexibly in undertaking their duties. This may require working during the
evenings and weekends to ensure effective delivery of service and its sustainability. The need for any
alterations will be highlighted by the Clinical Director and discussed with all relevant Consultants.
On call cover for acute medical admissions as part of the on call rota which includes diagnosis and treatment;
under consultant supervision of emergency and non-emergency patients admitted to the acute medical unit
(AMU).
Clinical staff currently provide general respiratory clinics and some speciality and cancer clinics. There is weekly Lung Cancer MDT, Radiology and Chest Clinic Breakfast meetings in addition to General Medical meetings. Lung Oncology, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery clinics are provided by visiting Consultants from Wythenshawe and Christie Hospitals.
Representative timetable may include
Two/ three Respiratory clinics
One ward round with Consultant
One middle grade-led ward round
One In-reach and referrals session (supervised)
One Bronchoscopy or other procedure session a week
One ward round for problem-solving e.g. NIV
One session supporting the pleural service
One/ two Admin sessions
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more in-depth.
Clinical Responsibilities
All Clinical staff are required to work flexibly in undertaking their duties. This may require working during the
evenings and weekends to ensure effective delivery of service and its sustainability. The need for any
alterations will be highlighted by the Clinical Director and discussed with all relevant Consultants.
On call cover for acute medical admissions as part of the on call rota which includes diagnosis and treatment;
under consultant supervision of emergency and non-emergency patients admitted to the acute medical unit
(AMU).
Clinical staff currently provide general respiratory clinics and some speciality and cancer clinics. There is weekly Lung Cancer MDT, Radiology and Chest Clinic Breakfast meetings in addition to General Medical meetings. Lung Oncology, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery clinics are provided by visiting Consultants from Wythenshawe and Christie Hospitals.
Representative timetable may include
Two/ three Respiratory clinics
One ward round with Consultant
One middle grade-led ward round
One In-reach and referrals session (supervised)
One Bronchoscopy or other procedure session a week
One ward round for problem-solving e.g. NIV
One session supporting the pleural service
One/ two Admin sessions
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Qualification
- GMC Registration
- MRCP Part 1 or Equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP Parts 1 & 2 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the comprehensive management of patients
- Skills in common procedures (especially central lines and chest drains)
- Experience in and commitment to post graduate and undergraduate education
Desirable
- Previous registrar level experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Well organised and be able to work under own initiative
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and others.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of academic excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Qualification
- GMC Registration
- MRCP Part 1 or Equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP Parts 1 & 2 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the comprehensive management of patients
- Skills in common procedures (especially central lines and chest drains)
- Experience in and commitment to post graduate and undergraduate education
Desirable
- Previous registrar level experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Well organised and be able to work under own initiative
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and others.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of academic excellence
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).
