Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with General (Internal) Medicine at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). The main site for this post is Weston General Hospital but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW, it is anticipated that there will be some element of cross-site working with Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), to be determined through the job planning process.
The successful candidate will develop special interests to extend the spectrum of the respiratory services offered at Weston, and support services currently being developed in the department. The post holder will undertake a total of two general respiratory clinics per week and support the bronchoscopy service.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT, however non-UK applicants wishing to apply for specialist registration could be considered on a fixed term basis. The trust will fully support overseas candidates looking to attain CESR in the UK.
As well as joining a welcoming, talented team in a beautiful town, we offer:
Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £15,000 (pro-rata for fixed term posts)
Relocation allowance and support of up to £8000 (in line with Trust Relocation Policy)
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, also qualified in General (Internal) Medicine, to continue to develop the respiratory service at Weston General Hospital.
This post will have 10 programmed activities (PA) and will include a total of 2 outpatient clinics per week, seeing both new and follow up patients on urgent and routine pathways. Currently we do not have a lung cancer service based at Weston however this is a service we would like to repatriate from Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) once the post holder is established in the role. There is one bronchoscopy session each week which the post holder will have the opportunity to share and will involve the teaching of bronchoscopy to the registrars. There will be an option to negotiate an increase in PA's to support additional activities, such as research or educational supervision, or if clear evidence is produced that the workload justifies this.
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the Clinical Chair who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
To learn more about Weston and our plans for it please visit the Health Weston website. Healthy Weston - UHBW Careers
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
1. Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
2. MRCP/FRCP/MBBS (or equivalent)
3. CCT respiratory medicine
Desirable
4. Teaching or training qualifications
5. CCT in acute, general or respiratory medicine
Experience
Essential
6. Experience of leading acute admitting medical team.
7. Experience of working with allied professions.
8. Experience of clinical service management.
9. Experience of audit in general medicine and respiratory care
Desirable
10. Experience of educating support staff.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
11. Knowledge of clinical governance in current clinical practice.
12. Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
13. Skills in teaching under & post graduate students.
Desirable
14. Broad range of IT skills
15. Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
16. Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
17. Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
18. Positive approach to evidence based practice
19. Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
20. Published research and audit.
Research
Essential
21. Knowledge of the principles involved in research
22. Evidence of involvement in research
23. Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
24. Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
Essential
25. Experience of teaching medical students.
26. Experience of supervising trainees.
27. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
28. Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
29. Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
30. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
31. Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
32. Ability to practice independently as a consultant
33. Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
34. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
35. Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
36. Management experience
Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills
Essential
37. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
38. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
39. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
40. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
41. Ability to be a flexible team member
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
42. Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
43. Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
44. Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours & Values
Essential
45. Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Other
Essential
46. Meets professional health requirements
47. Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role