Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Sleep and Ventilation and Medical Education based within the Department of Respiratory Medicine and the medical education dept at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
This post is ideal for a senior respiratory trainee with a keen interest in Sleep and Ventilation, but would also be suitable for someone who has completed Core Medical Training considering a career in Respiratory Medicine or hoping to gain more experience. It will provide the perfect platform to hone and develop skills in Sleep and Ventilation.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and we encourage applications from trainees currently holding a respiratory training number. MRCP or equivalent is essential.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for a senior respiratory trainee with a keen interest in Sleep and Ventilation, but would also be suitable for someone who has completed Core Medical Training considering a career in Respiratory Medicine or hoping to gain more experience. It will provide the perfect platform to hone and develop skills in Sleep and Ventilation.
In addition to delivering clinical service, the post holder will take an active role in teaching and research. Two sessions per week are spent working within the medical education department.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised the role may close early due to sufficient applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Assessment and management of patients requiring acute NIV in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
- Taking part in the assessment and initiation of patients commencing domiciliary NIV on Acton ward and in an outpatient setting.
- Undertake a clinical research/audit project over the 12 month period.
- Develop databases/ resources that allow robust data collection in relation to the investigation of sleep disordered breathing.
- Attendance at one sleep clinic per week, one sleep MDT per fortnight and one NIV clinic per fortnight.
- Attendance at UHA one day per fortnight in the Aintree Sleep clinic and the VIC.
Education
The post holder will have a regular schedule of teaching commitments and will actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Medical and Dental Educations Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Physician Associate and Widening Access education programmes.
Key Areas of the role
- To contribute to the delivery of educational programmes
- To evaluate and improve educational programmes
- To support and develop collaborations in education inside the health board and externally
- To support the personal, social and academic development of staff and students and promote their well-being
- To undertake or contribute to medical education projects
- Actively contribute to the advancement and enhancement of medical education initiatives
- Actively engage in developing and implementing innovative projects and strategies aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness and relevance of medical education programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Assessment and management of patients requiring acute NIV in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
- Taking part in the assessment and initiation of patients commencing domiciliary NIV on Acton ward and in an outpatient setting.
- Undertake a clinical research/audit project over the 12 month period.
- Develop databases/ resources that allow robust data collection in relation to the investigation of sleep disordered breathing.
- Attendance at one sleep clinic per week, one sleep MDT per fortnight and one NIV clinic per fortnight.
- Attendance at UHA one day per fortnight in the Aintree Sleep clinic and the VIC.
Education
The post holder will have a regular schedule of teaching commitments and will actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Medical and Dental Educations Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Physician Associate and Widening Access education programmes.
Key Areas of the role
- To contribute to the delivery of educational programmes
- To evaluate and improve educational programmes
- To support and develop collaborations in education inside the health board and externally
- To support the personal, social and academic development of staff and students and promote their well-being
- To undertake or contribute to medical education projects
- Actively contribute to the advancement and enhancement of medical education initiatives
- Actively engage in developing and implementing innovative projects and strategies aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness and relevance of medical education programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB
- MRCP/ equivalent
- Formal educational qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree/degree in medical education
- Possession of NTN in Respiratory Medicine
- Formal educational qualification
Experience
Essential
- Respiratory Medicine experience (minimum 2 years)
- Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
- Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches
Desirable
- Track record of high quality peer reviewed publications.
- Development of teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Competence in the management of acute respiratory failure with Non Invasive ventilation.
- Ability to identify staff and students who are struggling and adapt teaching accordingly
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
- Effective organisational skills and good multi-tasking ability
- Computer literate, familiarity with MS office package
Desirable
- Some experience or knowledge of the principles of good clinical practice (GCP).
- Team Player
- Experience in the management of Sleep Disordered Breathing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB
- MRCP/ equivalent
- Formal educational qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree/degree in medical education
- Possession of NTN in Respiratory Medicine
- Formal educational qualification
Experience
Essential
- Respiratory Medicine experience (minimum 2 years)
- Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
- Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches
Desirable
- Track record of high quality peer reviewed publications.
- Development of teaching programmes
Skills
Essential
- Competence in the management of acute respiratory failure with Non Invasive ventilation.
- Ability to identify staff and students who are struggling and adapt teaching accordingly
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
- Effective organisational skills and good multi-tasking ability
- Computer literate, familiarity with MS office package
Desirable
- Some experience or knowledge of the principles of good clinical practice (GCP).
- Team Player
- Experience in the management of Sleep Disordered Breathing.
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).
