Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine

2 weeks ago

Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine

The role of the post will be to provide Specialty Doctor input to the Respiratory Medicine unit to enable the efficient and effective assessment and initial management of all cases. The post holder will also support the Physicians who run these units.

The post holder will be developed into Specialist Doctor within 12 months of the appointment.

This is full time 10 PA post with 1 PA on call.

Main duties of the job

They will have day-to-day responsibility for patients under the care of Consultants. Two consultant medical ward round to take place each week. They will lead at least one ward round each week, will supervise the junior doctors in the team and will take part in the teaching of junior medical staff and medical students (Yeovil Academy), co-ordinating this activity carefully with the Consultants. Excellent library facilities are available.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialty Doctors must have a minimum of 5 years experience since qualification, 1 of which must be in the relevant specialty.

Day to day responsibility for patients under the care of the Consultants.

To support general medical and respiratory ward rounds as required.

To provide Speciality Doctor input to the Respiratory Medicine unit to enable efficient and effective assessment and management of all patient cases.

To support the Consultant Physicians who run the Respiratory units.

The post holders professional progress will be reviewed annually by the supervisory Consultant.

To participate in the teaching of Foundation and Junior Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.

After a period of supervision and support, progress to participation in the Consultant on call rota

To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital

To attend other hospitals within the Trust if so requested by the supervising Consultant.

The post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

To aid development the post holder will have periods of acting up as Specialist Doctor with an expectation of progressing to Specialist Doctor within 12 months of appointment.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Qualifications

Essential

5 years pot Medical Degree - MBBS or Equivalent ALS/ALCS or equivalent MRCP or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

5 Years Post Graduate Training 2 year exposure to general respiratory medicine in specialist training programme or equivalent

Desirable

Relevant research experience SCE in respiratory

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral. Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description Ability to perform pleural needle drainage under ultrasound guidance with minimal supervision

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