13 Oct
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Hastings
Job description
Job summary
Consultant Respiratory Physician- Conquest Hospital
We are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory and GIM.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an interest in asthma, COPD, EBUS and / or Bronchiectasis. Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome.
The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite.
Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at Eastbourne.
We have a tertiary level sleep serviceand home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at Guys Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Respiratory Ward cover; outpatient clinic's for routine, urgent and suspected lung cancer; advise and guidance to primary care;
pleural procedures; EBUS, Bronch and other Thoracic interventional diagnostic procedures; GIM on-call cover.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne,
three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020 the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
AAC Date : 1st October 2024
PLEASE NOTE, THIS JD IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH APPROVAL WITH RCP.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
MD or equivalent
Training & Experience
Essential
Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal)
Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.
Desirable
Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Admin & management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in leadership / management
- Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Regular completion of audit projects
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
Essential
Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification Extensive teaching experience
▶️ Consultant Respiratory Physician - Conquest
🖊️ East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
📍 Hastings