Senior Clinical Fellow in Interstitial Lung Diseases - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Respiratory Team at University Hospital Southampton has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic trainee to gain experience in Interstitial Lung Disease.

A 0.8FTE fixed term appointment for up to 24 months, there may be the future option to increase to 1.0 FTE through additional research time.

Southampton Interstitial Lung Disease Service is a designated Regional Specialist Centre and an anti-fibrotic prescribing centre serving the Wessex region with >500 referrals/year.

The ILD team comprises six ILD consultants, two ILD specialist nurses, one ILD Pharmacist, and an ILD MDT coordinator.

ILD service is supported by radiologists and pathologists with an interest in ILD, rheumatologists, and when required on-site thoracic surgeons.

Further support is provided by a comprehensive lung function laboratory, and BAL differential cell count service.

ILD team participate on national ILD clinical and research advisory groups and have a strong publication record in clinical trials.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.

To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.

The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Outpatient clinics (ILD and join rheumatology-ILD)

Weekly ILD MDT preparation, attendance and outcoming support

Support departmental participation in the BTS Interstitial Lung Disease Registry

ILD CNS and Pharmacist Support

Quality improvement and/or research projects

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Enthusiastic, engaged clinical fellow with a keen interest in interstitial lung diseases.

Interest in conducting own quality improvement or research projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g.

additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary - MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference:
MT1150- This vacancy closes on or before: 23 rd April 2024