Applications are invited for Consultant Respiratory Physicians to join our existing Respiratory Consultants and two Specialist Doctors. We are keen to appoint more enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated consultants to our forward-thinking team that prides itself on providing high quality respiratory care across a comprehensive range of respiratory services.

The Trust's recruitment premium means that individuals choosing to come and work at MCHFT in this role will benefit from an additional £31,651 pro rata on appointment, in addition to their basic salary. This premium is in addition to relocation packages of up to £8,000 being offered by the Trust to you when you join. This payment is non-pensionable and there is a decreasing repayment schedule if you leave within four years.

The proposed AAC date is 4th November 2024.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the leadership, delivery, and development of our future Respiratory services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (MCHFT) as well as the exciting New Hospital Program that is in development at the current Leighton Hospital site.

There is an opportunity to develop, progress and deliver sub-specialty services for Respiratory Medicine in all these areas:

Respiratory Physician specialising in Pulmonary Oncology

Interstitial Lung Disease

Sleep and Ventilation

Tuberculosis and Complex infections

Severe Asthma and Airways Disease

The Specialty of Respiratory Medicine currently includes a 32 bedded inpatient ward which delivers Acute Non-invasive Ventilation and specialist Respiratory Care. MCHFT has plans to develop a Respiratory Enhanced Care Unit soon.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post is offered on a full-time basis, however the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance. For further information regarding the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in Acute / Respiratory Medicine including bronchoscopy and the ability to undertake endobronchial biopsies

Desirable

• Trained in EBUS
• Trained in thoracic ultrasound to level 2 standard
• Experience of running a respiratory sleep service

Ability
Essential

• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team
• Effective communicator
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
• Effective team leader

Audit and Research
Essential

• Relevant experience in clinical audit
• Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
• Ability to develop evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Research leading to MD or PhD

Teaching and Education
Essential

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
• Commitment to teaching
• Membership of Society of Acute Medicine

Desirable

• Recognised teaching skills course Special interest in role development and staff training
• Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
• Post Graduate Certificate of education
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC

Other
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

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