Job summary
Bristol Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre (BACFC) is the adult specialist CF centre for the Severn region, caring for over 270 adults with CF and increasing by 5-10% per year, mainly transitions from the Bristol Children's Hospital paediatric service, which is adjacent to the Bristol Royal Infirmary and with whom we have close links. We are a dynamic and welcoming multidisciplinary team providing the full range of inpatient and outpatient services for adults with CF and those transitioning from paediatric care.
The multidisciplinary team includes 5 Specialist CF nurses, 4 specialist Physiotherapists and physiotherapy technician, 2 specialist dieticians and dietetic assistant, a CF social worker, 2 CF psychologists, CF pharmacist, CF Fellow (this post), CF rotational Specialty Registrar and ward team of junior doctors, alongside other rotational posts at the Centre.
Most patients are seen within 3 multidisciplinary clinics per week but urgent cases are seen as 'drop-ins'. In-patients are admitted to Ward A800 depending on microbiology status; en-suite facilities are available for all patients. We provide dedicated pre-pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal support jointly with CF Maternal Medicine consultants within the Trust. We run regular CF Diabetes clinics with a consultant diabetologist with a specialist interest in CF. We have strong microbiology support with a weekly CF microbiology meetings
Main duties of the job
The post is open to post-Foundation training doctors of any grade - it has been held in the past by post-F2, post-CMT and post-CCT (pre-consultant) grade doctors and responsibilities will be tailored to the individual. The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. On call is not part of the post; options for locum out of hours work are available. Applications for part time or job share will be considered.
About us
What you'll love about working here
The CQC rated the organisation as 'Good' for services being caring and well-led. The Trust was the first in the country to go from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in 2017, and is now the first to do this and then retain this rating. The Trust is currently one of only seven in the country to have been rated Outstanding twice, and one of only three general acute Trusts to achieve this.
A digital exemplar- Being appointed as a Global Digital Exemplar means we can realise this vision by implementing digital technologies that will help us to transform the way we work and how we relate to our colleagues, patients and partner organizations.
Sustainable healthcare - We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world. Climate change is labelled as the greatest threat to health in the 21st century, with a range of conditions related to heat, cold, extreme weather and air pollution predicted to rise. To lead the way in healthcare the Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also be encouraged to take part in the departments active research & audit programme, using timetabled study time, with the expectation of publishing and presenting regionally, nationally and internationally. The post also includes responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development and audit. The post would ideally suit applicants who intend to pursue a career in respiratory medicine and/or cystic fibrosis but may also suit those interested in careers to other specialties such as medical microbiology, gastroenterology or endocrinology.
No specialist experience or knowledge of cystic fibrosis medicine is required training is provided on the job. The service is led by highly engaged and available consultants, and the job offers the chance to work in a genuinely multidisciplinary environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also be encouraged to take part in the departments active research & audit programme, using timetabled study time, with the expectation of publishing and presenting regionally, nationally and internationally. The post also includes responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development and audit. The post would ideally suit applicants who intend to pursue a career in respiratory medicine and/or cystic fibrosis but may also suit those interested in careers to other specialties such as medical microbiology, gastroenterology or endocrinology.
No specialist experience or knowledge of cystic fibrosis medicine is required training is provided on the job. The service is led by highly engaged and available consultants, and the job offers the chance to work in a genuinely multidisciplinary environment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, initially resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate as member of cardiac arrest team
- .Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Training /experience in respiratory failure and management of patients on NIV/CPAP
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Appropriately assertive
- .Demonstrates initiative
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
- Advanced life support provider
- At least 18 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the foundation or higher grade, no unexplained career gaps
- At least 12 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Respiratory and/or internal medicine
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, initially resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate as member of cardiac arrest team
- .Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Training /experience in respiratory failure and management of patients on NIV/CPAP
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Appropriately assertive
- .Demonstrates initiative
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
- Advanced life support provider
- At least 18 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the foundation or higher grade, no unexplained career gaps
- At least 12 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Respiratory and/or internal medicine
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
