Trosolwg o'r swydd

It is essential that the post-holder should hold an MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification, on the GMC specialist register and hold either a respiratory/GIM CCT (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at time of interview). Candidates with a CESR/portfolio pathway in respiratory medicine will also be accepted.

The positions described in this job description are for fixed term locum physicians in respiratory medicine based at Northampton General Hospital. You will be expected to participate in ward cover 2 weeks in every 8-10. There are plans to develop a respiratory on call rota which will provide 7 day cover and telephone advice overnight, but this is not yet in place.

 We are open to discussions about flexible and part time working.  We are also open to discussions about different working options such that if the candidate wishes to include procedural sessions (bronchoscopy / EBUS / pleural) or other specialist interests we will consider modifying the job description as such.

 The job description offers a representative suggestion of a timetable but is open to negotiation.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To provide clinical services in respiratory and internal medicine to the local population of south Northamptonshire including inpatient care, respiratory clinics and procedures (including pleural and bronchoscopy procedures).

To participate in the development of Respiratory Medicine services.

To participate in the respiratory on call or the Respiratory support unit and other aspects of respiratory care as future developments require.

To provide input to the education of medical undergraduates on placement in NGH.

 To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit.

 To participate in the Department of Medicine meetings

To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnt.

To link with directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints.

 To take part in the on call respiratory rota.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.