Job summary
The respiratory department is currently based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with additional outpatient services and lung function services at Wycombe Hospital. A new candidate's job could be weighted to be spending more time at Wycombe hospital, if it suited the person for their commute.
The department receives referrals mainly from Buckinghamshire and some from adjacent counties (Berks, Herts, Oxon). The spectrum of disease is wide including about 200 newly diagnosed lung cancers and 50+ cases of tuberculosis per year, with a large cohort of interstitial lung disease patients. COPD and asthma cases remain a large amount of our work and community MDT clinics have been started by us in 2020 and are likely to expand. The local GPs are excellent and are involved in the CCG decision processes.
The new consultant will be based at SMH in the department of Respiratory Medicine unless they wish to be based at Wycombe or Amersham. They will look after 20-24 inpatients on a rotational basis, (currently 2:7 weeks, but this will change with the appointment of more consultants); regular outpatient clinics, the weekly number of which will vary according to the ward rotational commitments ( x1 a week when IP consultant, x4 a week when OP consultant). We also have a consultant rotation for inreach referrals for respiratory to the acute medical units, to aid early discharge with associated ambulatory care pathways to review patients.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory team won the Trust award of Acute Healthcare team of the Year; and the Consultant Lead won the Trust Leadership award in 2021.
We are looking to expand to provide a training for our formal Respiratory Specialist Unit for NIV, which is in place now; to aid our admission avoidance service; and to support respiratory outpatients to. All applicants within 6 months of CCT at interview date are welcome and all other subspecialist interests would be considered, and mentored. Less than full time working will be considered and welcomed.
The Respiratory Team has approximately 45 inpatients. 2 consultants run the 2 wards on rotation. 3 registrars and 2 IMT from the HETV/Oxford rotation and 9 juniors support the wards. We provide COPD and COVID early supported discharge.
We have weekend daytime on call for the respiratory wards giving 7/7 Respiratory cover; and take part in the acute general medicine on call during the week. There has been a large investment in Acute Medicine with a reconfiguration of the urgent care pathway, and appointment of new Acute Physicians. Sub-specialty outpatient clinics exist for lung cancer, pleural, cough/airways and TB. We work very much as a team of consultants with MDT meetings, and have commitment to teaching all grades of doctors.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care (8PAs), Supporting Professional Activities (1.25 of which 0.25 is ES to 2 juniors), subspecialist lead 0.5PA.
The successful candidate would be asked to take up a clinical lead role, with guidance from the current consultants. Some lead roles (e.g. Simulation Lead) have additional PAs attached to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid Driving Licence.
A consultant colleague from another dept will be allocated to the successful candidate to act as a mentor.
More detailed job description is attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care (8PAs), Supporting Professional Activities (1.25 of which 0.25 is ES to 2 juniors), subspecialist lead 0.5PA.
The successful candidate would be asked to take up a clinical lead role, with guidance from the current consultants. Some lead roles (e.g. Simulation Lead) have additional PAs attached to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid Driving Licence.
A consultant colleague from another dept will be allocated to the successful candidate to act as a mentor.
More detailed job description is attached to this advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications and MRCP all parts
- oCCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree PhD or MD or equivalent- desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- General training in Respiratory Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
- Bronchoscopy skills to CCT level
- Pleural Ultrasound Skills to Level 1
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstration of strong leadership skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Communication skills training
- Management training and experience
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications and MRCP all parts
- oCCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree PhD or MD or equivalent- desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- General training in Respiratory Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
- Bronchoscopy skills to CCT level
- Pleural Ultrasound Skills to Level 1
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstration of strong leadership skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Communication skills training
- Management training and experience
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).
