Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and GIM

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and GIM

Consultant Physicians in Respiratory & Internal Medicine

Permanent Post

Applications are invited for Consultant Physicians in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine as part of the Medicine Division here at Darent Valley Hospital.

We are delighted to offer a new and exciting opportunity for substantive Respiratory Consultant to join the Respiratory team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. The position has become available following the approval of a business case for the review, expansion and innovation of our current services.

Main duties of the job

We have recognised the need to deliver newer services and expand capacity within Respiratory to help meet the demand of our local population.

Our endeavours inlcude introducing or further developing the following:

• COPD
• Asthma
• Pulmonary Nodules
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Non-invasive Ventilation
• Sleep services

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the option to join the General Physician on-call rota (1 in 16) for non-selected acute take. This consists of post-take ward rounds in the morning and then post-take ward rounds mid-day & evening.

A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, onbehalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date of theappointee. This will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from thecommencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually,following the Appraisal Meeting.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GMC Recognised Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent).
• MRCP (UK or Ireland) or equivalent.
• CCT in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date.
• Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD, PhD.

Experience

• Full and independent management of clinical patient workload.
• Sub specialist interest: COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Nodules, Thoracic Cancer, NIV, Sleep, Pulmonary Hypertension

Clinical Governance

• Involvement and understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit.

Teaching

• Ability to teach and support learning activities of medical undergraduates, junior medical, nursing, technical and other clinical staff.

Research

• Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.
• To have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge & Skills

• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
• Awareness of current general medical practices.
• Computer-literate in office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
• Ability to use internet applications (Web and E-mail)
• Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Consultant in GiM & Respiratory Medicine