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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further information. For informal contact/ Visits please look at the details below.

Person specificationQualifications & TrainingEssential criteriaFull and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)MRCP/FRCP/MBBS (or equivalent)CCT respiratory medicineDesirable criteriaTeaching or training qualificationsCCT in acute, general or respiratory medicineExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of leading acute admitting medical team.Experience of working with allied professions.Experience of clinical service management.Experience of audit in general medicine and respiratory careDesirable criteriaExperience of educating support staff.Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssential criteriaKnowledge of clinical governance in current clinical practice.Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.Skills in teaching under & post graduate students.Desirable criteriaBroad range of IT skillsKnowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine.Clinical Governance & AuditEssential criteriaUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationDesirable criteriaPublished research and audit.ResearchEssential criteriaKnowledge of the principles involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchEvidence of peer review research papersDesirable criteriaAbility to increase the academic profile of the department.Teaching & TrainingEssential criteriaExperience of teaching medical students.Experience of supervising trainees.Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamDesirable criteriaFormal teaching qualificationManagement & LeadershipEssential criteriaEvidence of management training and evidence of learning from itAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDesirable criteriaDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresManagement experienceInterpersonal, Communication and Team Working SkillsEssential criteriaAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAbility to be a flexible team memberAptitudes & AbilitiesEssential criteriaAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDesirable criteriaAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsBehaviours & ValuesEssential criteriaDemonstrates the 4 Trust valuesOtherEssential criteriaMeets professional health requirementsWillingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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