About this role
Job summary
This is a substantive Clinical Fellow post on a permanent basis.MRCP (UK) (including PACES) or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. This post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST5+.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties will focus on pulmonary hypertension. The expectation is that the candidate will spend 2.5 days providing clinical care and 2.5 days participating in research. This can be worked flexibly dependent on the needs of the service. It is expected as a minimum that this would translate into 3 clinics per week. If the candidate would rather not participate in research or spend less time in research but gain more clinical experience in pulmonary hypertension, this can be accommodated.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visitwww.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST5+ with full details listed in the Job Description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application.
- Basic Medical Degree.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians- MRCP (UK) (including PACES) or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in Respiratory Medicine or Cardiology at the ST5 level and above.
- Out-patient clinical experience.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
- Understanding of basic research methodology.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see in job description)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Rd, Broomhill
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)