Respiratory Consultants with Specialist Interest

An exciting opportunity has arisen at UHNM to join the dynamic team of Respiratory Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. UHNM is a regional centre for interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, including complex home ventilation and weaning services, and is part of two MNDA approved care centres. The successful candidates would have a specialist interest in Sleep & Vent and complement the expertise of the 21 Respiratory Consultants, 8 SpRs, 2 NIHR recognised academic fellow posts, and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Respiratory Medicine Department. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites. Main duties of the job The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, including complex home ventilation and weaning services and part of two MNDA approved care centres. There is an established lung cancer screening programme. The Asthma service has recently been approved to provide biological treatment for severe disease. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 119 inpatient beds, including a 26 bedded Acute Lung Unit with 16 NIV beds, 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests. A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory and General Medicine is required. The successful candidate will complement the expertise of the 21 Respiratory Consultants, 10 SpRs and 31 Clinical Nurse Specialists, working across the sub-specialities. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites., A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• CCT in Respiratory Medicine or within 6 months of receipt of CCT on interview date
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
Desirable A higher degree ( MD or PhD) Clinical Experience and Training Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following : a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Desirable
• Experience and interest in Sleep to complement colleagues.
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Academic, Audit & Research Essential
• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
• Experience of conducting Clinical audit
Desirable
• Peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of continuing research
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working : Essential Experience in attending MDT providing expert opinions and suggestions to colleagues from other specialties Management and Administrative Experience Essential Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills Desirable
• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department / service, Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly
Desirable Calm under pressure,
• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
• To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
  
  University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites : Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford.
From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales. Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.