Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist Grade Doctor in Respiratory Medicine to join our dynamic and expanding Respiratory Medicine Department based primarily at Glenfield Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading respiratory centres, recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in respiratory clinical care, research, innovation, and education. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient respiratory services.

The primary focus of the job plan will be providing direct clinical care, meeting service improvement and delivery with the opportunity to develop special area of interest and skills. The role will be supported by the availability of development opportunities (such as fulfilling CESR route, management additional responsibilities, academia and research if required) for both service needs and individual progression.

Main duties of the job
Specialist Grades will have a continuing clinical and professional responsibility for the care of patients in their charge. They will undertake administrative duties associated with providing patient care. Specialist Grades are expected to follow agreed departmental, Trust and national policies and guidelines.

It is also the duty of a Specialist Grade to:

• Keep patients (and/or their carers, if appropriate) informed about their condition.
• Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision-making about their treatment.
• Maintain professional standards and obligations set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted occasionally.

A Specialist Grade is responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan, such as:

• The keeping of records and the provision of reports
• The proper delegation of tasks
• Maintaining skills and knowledge

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities
Specialist Grades will have a continuing clinical and professional responsibility for the care of patients in their charge. They will undertake administrative duties associated with providing patient care. Specialist Grades are expected to follow agreed departmental, Trust and national policies and guidelines.

It is also the duty of a Specialist Grade to:

• Keep patients (and/or their carers, if appropriate) informed about their condition.
• Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision-making about their treatment.
• Maintain professional standards and obligations set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted occasionally.

A Specialist Grade is responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan, such as:

• The keeping of records and the provision of reports
• The proper delegation of tasks
• Maintaining skills and knowledge

Full description of job role, please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence that the candidate is experienced to work independently in the ward environment

Desirable

• Desire to further develop the post and the service provided.

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Practices with the professional values and behaviours of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework.
• Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to gain confidence and trust.
• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change.
• Enthusiasm and approachability.

Desirable

• Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professionals.
• Patience and compassion.

Teaching & Training
Essential

• Involvement and evidence of teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals

Desirable

• Certificate of education.
• Evidence of training in teaching skills.
• Involvement in undergraduate education.
• Meets requirements of clinical/educational supervisor as defined by the GMC

Research
Essential

• Understands research methodology.
• Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way to support patient care.

Desirable

• Published or submitted research.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment in speciality interest.

Planning and organisation skills
Essential

• Willingness to work as a team member and share administrative responsibilities.
• Aware of the leadership responsibilities.

Desirable

• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Leadership courses or evidence of effective leadership.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job: Head of Service & Respiratory Consultant Charlotte Swales, charlotte.swales4@nhs.net