Trust Grade Doctor (SHO level) in Respiratory Medicine

Trust Grade Doctor (SHO level) in Respiratory Medicine

We are looking for an enthusiastic capable doctor to join our fantastic respiratory team at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, at a Foundation Year 2 (FY2) or Internal Medicine Training year 1 or 2 (IMT1/2) level. It will suit a doctor with at least one year's experience working clinically and previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor. Respiratory experience is not essential and will be gained during the post.

This role will be based day-to-day on the Respiratory and Acute Medicine wards at St Mary's Hospital. They will have the opportunity to clerk sick patients on the medical take (in normal working hours). There is an opportunity to upskill in many aspects of respiratory medicine including COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, non-invasive ventilation and more. The applicant will be well-supported by our knowledgeable and approachable consultant team at all times. This is a great training opportunity and a chance to be part of a fantastic team.

For further information please contact Dr Laura Martin or Dr Hugo Farne, Respiratory Consultants and co-Unit Training Leads for Respiratory at St Mary's Hospital ( or ).

Main duties of the job

As part of the respiratory team, the post holder (along with the registrars, other SHOs and FY1s) will be responsible for the ward-based care of 33 patients on Manvers ward, including an 8-bedded acute respiratory unit. They will also periodically work on the Acute Medicine ward, looking after recently admitted patients. The post holder will not be on the on call rota or work outside of normal hours, although they may be able to clerk new admissions in hours.

There will be opportunities in this post to build on the skills and experiences developed earlier in their career and to lead independent ward rounds, independently assess unwell patients, and be supported in the transition to more senior medical roles.

This is an academic respiratory unit and the post holder will be expected to take an active role in education and research. This will involve teaching junior medical staff and medical students, and completing one audit or research project. They will have opportunities to present at the weekly departmental educational meeting.

The post holder will be expected to attend the structured teaching programmes provided by the department and regular SHO teaching (FY2 or IMT1/2 as appropriate).

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a consultant-led team looking after inpatients on the respiratory ward (Manvers). The 33 patients on the respiratory ward (Manvers) are looked after by a minimum of 2 registrar grade and 4 other (SHO/FY1) staff members at all times, divided into two teams led by a separate consultant. There are often more clinical staff on the wards depending on annual leave, study leave and on call commitments. These patients have conditions such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma, respiratory infections (e.g. pneumonia, TB, bronchiectasis), pleural disease (pneumothorax, effusions and empyaemas), respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease and other general medical conditions.

The post holder will participate in daily board and ward rounds, complete jobs from the ward round, and attend weekly radiology meetings. They will be expected to be able to:

Take a history and examine a patient

Identify and synthesise problems

Prescribe safely

Keep an accurate and relevant medical record

Manage time and clinical priorities effectively

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues

Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care

Act in a professional manner at all times

Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems

Teach junior colleagues and medical students

See attached job description for further details.

Person Specification Qualifications

• 6 formally months employed NHS experience
• On GMC Register with license to practice , 6 formally months
• Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Competent in basic clinical procedures
• Completed Foundation Year 2 training

Audit

• Evidence appropriate to level of appointment (2)

Clinical Knowledge

• MRCP (any part completed, please specify if which of Part 1, 2, PACES is completed)

Academic achievements including research/publications

• Experience of respiratory medicine
• Good Quality General Medicine experience in the NHS
• Evidence of Imperial NHS Trust Values

Problem Solving

• Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately

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.

Depending on experience£44,170 - £67,610 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1A banding (50%)