About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month Clinical Fellowship post within the Cambridge Centre for Lung Infection, which comprises the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, The Lung Defence Clinic and The Respiratory Immunology Clinic at Royal Papworth Hospital. The post is open to internal medicine trainees or specialist trainees in respiratory medicine (or following completion of a Respiratory Medicine training programme) and is ideal for respiratory trainees with an interest in bronchiectasis, lung infections (including fungal and non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease), adult cystic fibrosis medicine and respiratory immunology.
The successful appointee will have Honorary Specialist Registrar status within the Trust. For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr. Dorothy Grogono ([email protected]).
Main duties of the job
This post will provide the opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience in the management of patients with difficult lung infections, cystic fibrosis and immune deficiency.
Participate in the work-up and investigation of newly referred patients; develop the ability to formulate an appropriate management plan for both routine and emergency care of fungal, non-tuberculous and complex bacterial lung infections by taking part in specialist clinics.
Participate in providing inpatient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Opportunity to participate in joint respiratory-immunology clinic and immunology MDT.
Present and participate in CF and radiology/microbiology MDT discussions.
The post-holder will be encouraged and supported to take part in clinical research and quality improvement activities.
Provide continuity of care and cross cover of SpR duties when one of the CCLI SpR is away.
The post holder will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team. There may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call rota for the Respiratory services or the Hospital-at-night team.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent qualification MRCP Attendance at relevant courses
Experience Essential
Experience/training in internal medicine Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning and reflective/analytical approach to practice. Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research and evidence based practice, with potential to contribute to research Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent. Awareness of importance of being the patients advocate and clinical governance responsibility. Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective. Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Demonstrates an analytical and flexible mind. Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making ability. Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, and ability to demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands and follow instructions. Curriculum Vitae include all information as specified in the application process. Has current registration with GMC. Good clinician, aware of his/her limitations. Has no outstanding fitness to practice issue under investigation. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Meets health requirements.
Desirable
Is participating in or has completed a specialist respiratory medicine training programme (SpR level). Evidence of interest in respiratory medicine, in particular in lung infection. Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, distinctions, publications, other achievements Evidence of participation in Audit Evidence of contribution to teaching Evidence of management and leaderships skills.
Additional Criteria Essential
Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)