Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in TB and Respiratory Medicine at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post for 12 months. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC with at least 12 months experience in the NHS, preferably at ST1/CT1 level or above.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a trainee to learn and improve skills in all elements of respiratory medicine including themanagement of TB patients. They will have the opportunity to develop specialised skills in EBUS and bronchoscopy, manage patients in general respiratory clinics under consultant supervision and attend specialist clinics such as lung cancer, difficult asthma and ILD. The fellow will have no on call commitment as part of the post although there is the ability to join the locum bank to offer out of hours support outside the post.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post are the day to day management of patients, wards, and out-patients. They will have the opportunity to develop specialty skills such as management of TB patients, bronchoscopy, EBUS and pleural disease management. They will be expected to manage patients in general respiratory clinics under consultant supervision and have the opportunity to attend specialist clinics such as difficult asthma and ILD. There will be opportunity to be involved in research, particularly asthma and lung cancer.
The clinical fellow will undertake any other relevant duties allocated by the Consultants, which may be necessary from time to time.
The clinical fellow will undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and to provide prospective cover for leave of other middle grade staff.
The appointee will take an active role in audit and clinical governance and will comply with all the Trust infection control policies.
The appointee will participate and co-operate with all clinical service unit arrangements.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to respiratory medicine
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST1 or equivalent
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Commitment to managing professional development
- At least 12 months experience working within the NHS
Desirable
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in the speciality at the time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies by the start date in this postCCT; satisfactory ARCP outcome) and/or support from TPD for applicants in training
- Evidence of achievement of MRCP (or equivalent overseas qualification)
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy.
- Professional integrity and respect for others
- Flexible approach to work
- Team working ability
- Conscientious, punctual
- Professional appearance
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to respiratory medicine
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST1 or equivalent
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Commitment to managing professional development
- At least 12 months experience working within the NHS
Desirable
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in the speciality at the time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies by the start date in this postCCT; satisfactory ARCP outcome) and/or support from TPD for applicants in training
- Evidence of achievement of MRCP (or equivalent overseas qualification)
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy.
- Professional integrity and respect for others
- Flexible approach to work
- Team working ability
- Conscientious, punctual
- Professional appearance
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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).
