Job Overview
This vacancy is for a Trust Doctor in Respiratory Medicine at registrar level, until August 2026, based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. It offers an exciting opportunity for an applicant interested in pursuing a career in Respiratory.
Job Responsibilities
* Day to day management of the inpatients
* Consultant ward rounds
* Participation in specialist and general respiratory clinics
* Supervision of junior doctors
* Teaching of junior doctors and medical students
* Provision of out of hours and on‑call cover in acute/general internal medicine
* Review of referrals requested by other physicians or teams
* Responding to queries from general practitioners and dealing with correspondence and results
Working Hours & Contract
The hours of duty will be 40 hours per week if undertaken on a full‑time basis. There will be an expectation for an on‑call commitment in General Internal Medicine (currently 1:14). This is a fixed term contract of 8 months, starting immediately.
Location
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY.
Salary
£65,048 per year, with on call allowance.
Qualifications – Essential
* Full registration with the General Medical Council with licence to practice at time of application
* Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* Completed Core Medical Training with satisfactory outcome at final ARCP
Qualifications – Desirable
* Post‑graduate teaching experience/qualification
* Presentation/publications, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships.
* Other degrees – higher degrees
Training & Experience – Essential
* Appropriate Foundation training and Core Training experience
* ALS provider
* Completed at least 2 years full‑time training after foundation years in CMT/IMT or equivalent (or 18 months if MRCP diploma achieved)
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
* Experience in acute medical take‑on within past 6‑12 months
* Experience in teaching with feedback and involvement in audit project
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Training & Experience – Desirable
* Experience in Respiratory Medicine
* Evidence and ability to demonstrate improvement in care through audit
Knowledge – Essential
* Sound knowledge of both respiratory and acute medicine and evidence of an understanding of their application
* Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
* Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
* Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities
* Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings
Knowledge – Desirable
* Subspecialty interest
* Understanding of evidence based medicine
* Other relevant certified courses
Personal Attributes – Essential
* Logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions
* Organisation and prioritisation of own work
* Punctuality, preparation and self‑discipline
* Understanding of information technology
* Adaptable and willing to work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
* Promotes equality and diversity
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working scheme
* NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work (subject to eligibility)
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS pension scheme
* Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service for personal or work‑related problems
Other Information
* Recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Disadvantaged candidates applying through the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant will receive a guaranteed interview.
* Applicants requiring sponsorship under the Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa will be assessed for eligibility. Please check the UK Visas and Immigration website for details.
* Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required. The DBS cost will be met by the successful candidate via salary deduction.
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