Consultant Respiratory Physician

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the leadership, delivery, and development of our future Respiratory services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (MCHFT) as well as the exciting New Hospital Program that is in development at the current Leighton Hospital site. There is an opportunity to develop, progress and deliver sub-specialty services for Respiratory Medicine in all these areas: · Respiratory Physician specialising in Pulmonary Oncology · Interstitial Lung Disease · Sleep and Ventilation · Tuberculosis and Complex infections · Severe Asthma and Airways Disease The Specialty of Respiratory Medicine currently includes a 32 bedded inpatient ward which delivers Acute Non-invasive Ventilation and specialist Respiratory Care. MCHFT has plans to develop a Respiratory Enhanced Care Unit soon.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

The Trust's recruitment premium means that individuals choosing to come and work at MCHFT in this role will benefit from an additional £31,651 pro rata on appointment, in addition to their basic salary. This premium is in addition to relocation packages of up to £8,000 being offered by the Trust to you when you join. This payment is non-pensionable and there is a decreasing repayment schedule if you leave within four years., The post is offered on a full-time basis, however the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance. For further information regarding the role please see the attached job description. Key Messages

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
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• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
• Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
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• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done through installment from your payroll.
• We do not reimburse any travel to interview expenses.
• Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. It is your responsibility to assess the potential impact that the post may have on your NHS Pension arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
• International applicants can find guidance here: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/work-us/international-candidate-guidance