Overview
Consultant Respiratory Physician position based across Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Bassetlaw District General Hospital (H), Worksop. The post aims to further promote the delivery of the well-established and progressive Respiratory and General Medicine services and to enhance patient outcomes. Applications are welcomed from those with a specialist skill in thoracoscopy or advanced bronchoscopy techniques including EBUS. This permanent post includes on-call Category A (low frequency) with a 3% on-call availability supplement.
Main duties
Key duties of the post include:
* Strengthening the delivery of a high quality respiratory medicine service across the hospital and community.
* Forging links between respiratory medicine and Accident and Emergency departments to develop effective patient pathways.
* Liaising and developing working policies with relevant hospital departments, local General Practitioners, nurses and paramedics.
* Developing innovative practices in clinical patient management with emphasis on high quality care and community management where appropriate.
* Developing the use of nurse practitioners and paramedics in the hospital and community.
* Developing a subspecialty interest.
* Maintaining close links with respiratory medicine colleagues across sites.
* Providing a 7 day service, with colleagues, as resources allow.
* Teaching and training undergraduates as well as postgraduates.
* Quality assurance of the service and individual practice.
Dedicated offices, IT access and secretarial support are provided for consultants.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. We aim to support career development and provide flexible working where possible.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, including those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice options
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details and ensure you read both documents carefully. If your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates listed in the essential criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MRCP or equivalent
* You must be on the specialist register for Respiratory or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a UK training programme. All other doctors must be eligible for GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment.
* Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Experience and achievements
* High level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Respiratory
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty
* Understanding of current issues and future direction of Respiratory and the wider NHS
* Ability to work with and lead others across professions
* Wide-based experience in Respiratory
* Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
* Experience and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
* Academic achievements or familiarity with research methods with publications
* Training in clinical and educational supervision
* Attended a teaching course
* Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and research
* Knowledge of audit principles and participation in audit projects with implementation of outcomes
* Critical appraisal skills
* Knowledge of research methodology
* Ability to use IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Evidence of innovation and continual learning and development
* Self-awareness and understanding of impact of behaviour on others
* Access to own transport
General
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Ability to work in various locations across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust network
Values
* Demonstrate our We Care values: Inclusive/Person-centred/Empowering/Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive listening, Integrity and honesty, Courage and positivity
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for previous criminal convictions.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
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