Job summary
Applications are invited for the posts of Consultant Physicians in Respiratory and General Medicine. These are posts that have arisen due to expansion of the specialty. The successful applicants would be joining the twelve Chest Physicians working at the MMUH Hospital site and our City and Sandwell Health Campuses. These posts require GIM on call cover.
The Respiratory Unit within the Trust has a designated respiratory hub located on the MMUH site, two sophisticated Pulmonary Function Laboratories, and well equipped Endoscopy Suites. EBUS and medical thoracoscopy are carried out, and there is an established pleural and home NIV service. Our hospital is an integrated care organisation and involved in the Royal College of Physicians Future Hospital Project. There are supporting junior medical staff, specialist nurses for inpatient respiratory care, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, and TB, and a dedicated respiratory general manager. The post is likely to include cross site working. There would be opportunities to develop and expand specialty interests. All interests could be considered, including COPD, cough, ILD, breathlessness, non-invasive ventilation, bronchiectasis, acute portal respiratory work and integrated care.
Main duties of the job
The applicant would join the existing team and help develop subspecialty interests. They would take part in the GIM on call rota and also weekend working which includes separate respiratory working as well as general medicine. In addition it is expected they would take part in governance, educational supervision and lead on aspects of development of sub-specialty services, as well as the opportunity for research and teaching. The work is a combination of on and off ward sessions.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to the University of Birmingham and Health Education West Midlands. The Trust is home to a number of University departments that are involved in active research. The applicant will be expected to be involved in education and supervision of medical students and junior doctors.
These posts require GIM on call cover.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Specialty lead: Dr Guy Hagan, 0121 507 5835, guy.hagan@nhs.net
Clinical director: Dr Asim Majeed, 0121 507 3485 asim.majeed@nhs.net
Group director: Dr Chetan Varma, 0121 507 5841, c.varma@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to the University of Birmingham and Health Education West Midlands. The Trust is home to a number of University departments that are involved in active research. The applicant will be expected to be involved in education and supervision of medical students and junior doctors.
These posts require GIM on call cover.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Specialty lead: Dr Guy Hagan, 0121 507 5835, guy.hagan@nhs.net
Clinical director: Dr Asim Majeed, 0121 507 3485 asim.majeed@nhs.net
Group director: Dr Chetan Varma, 0121 507 5841, c.varma@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oMRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Respiratory Medicine
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- oExperience and training in a busy inner city respiratory unit
- oArea of specialist respiratory interest that aligns with departmental requirements and enthusiasm to develop these
- oExperience of integrated care
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- o Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- o Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- o Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- o The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Respiratory Medicine
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oMRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Respiratory Medicine
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- oExperience and training in a busy inner city respiratory unit
- oArea of specialist respiratory interest that aligns with departmental requirements and enthusiasm to develop these
- oExperience of integrated care
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- o Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- o Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- o Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- o The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Respiratory Medicine
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
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).
