Job summaryPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.Main duties of the jobWe have an exciting opportunity for a respiratory physician to join our Respiratory Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. This is a new position within respiratory and provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop their own area of sub-specialisation.Along with established specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography), the trust has approved the development of a dedicated Medical High Care Unit (MHCU) alongside our recent acute Respiratory Assessment Centre (RAC) and a dedicated Pleural Diseases service. We are currently setting up a community respiratory service that will include our respiratory virtual ward.About usBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.Person Specification
Legal Requirements
EssentialPrimary Medical QualificationFull registration with the GMCDesirableMD, PhD or other relevant qualifications
Qualifications and Training
EssentialPrimary Medical QualificationMRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of certificate of completion (CCT) in respiratory and general (internal) medicine by the date of the interviewDesirableMD, PhD or other relevant qualificationsMembership of appropriate societies
Experience
EssentialBroad exposure to General and Respiratory MedicineAbility to supervise audit projects. Understanding of principles of research and audit. Regular attendance at audit meetings.Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialityDesirableAny specialist interest in Respiratory MedicineEvidence of recent research activity and publications. Recent personal involvement in audit
Research/Audit/Publications
EssentialPublications and presentations in the field of surgeryAbility to supervise audit projectsRecent personal involvement in auditsUnderstanding of principles of research and auditRegular attendance at audit meeting
Skills and Abilities
EssentialAbility to work well as a member of a team. Ability to work as team leader when required. Possess good organisational and teaching skills. Possess good verbal and written communication skills.Awareness of management issues in the NHSAgreement to live within 10 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by car. Car owner with full driving licenseDesirableExperience of supervision of other staff. Understanding of principles of Clinical GovernanceManagement Training
Management skills
EssentialAwareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHSUnderstanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultantsParticipation in a management training courseDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBTHWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY3 8NREmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Deputy Divisional DirectorDr Bongersthomas.bongers@nhs.net01253956889Date posted16 February 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number382-DOC29-24Job locationsBTHWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY3 8NR