Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 9 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 236-BCO-CON-RES-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Fairfield General Hospital
- Town
- Bury
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Respiratory medicine
Consultant
Job overview
The post holder will lead, compliment and develop asthma care within the Bury, Rochdale and Salford Locality.
The post provides an opportunity to develop the difficult asthma pathway and ensure timely and appropriate care to patients in the Bury and HMR locality which is currently lacking. The postholder will input to local, shared and regional asthma MDT’s.
Triage, virtual and outpatient review of general respiratory referrals
In addition, they will contribute to the Consultant rota covering the Fairfield ARCU (acute respiratory care unit) which has 26 beds including up to 4 level 1.5 beds and has the capability to provide high flow nasal oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP.
The post also General medical on call at Fairfiled hospital 1 in 11 weekends and approximately one weekday evening post take round and on call every month.
Main duties of the job
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Lead asthma care at Fairfield General Hospital
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To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary severe asthma service at SCO and develop management
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Pathways for Bury and HMR patients
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Develop the business case for specialist asthma nurse service for Bury and HMR
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Provide respiratory Consultant input to the acute respiratory ward on a consultant of the week rota
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Triage, virtual and outpatient review of general respiratory referrals
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To provide training, teaching and support to medical, AHP and nursing staff
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To participate in development of guidelines and best practice together with involvement in clinical audits such
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NRAP and NCEPOD and explore research opportunities as appropriate.
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Take part in General medical on call rota
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Quality improvement work to assure safe, reliable and compassionate care
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Registration and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
- Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MB, ChB)
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience in Respiratory Medicine and a broad knowledge of General Medicine
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Respiratory Medicine
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of research methodologies and commitments
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
Desirable criteria
- Publication of research articles, relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters)
Teamwork
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good organisational and clinical leadership skills
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
Desirable criteria
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
- Attendance at management course
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at teaching course
- Attendance at recognised Clinical Supervisor training
Communication
Essential criteria
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly- particularly complex or sensitive information
- Can influence and persuade effectively
- Evidenced/ demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write and present reports at board level
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Catherine Houghton
- Job title
- Clinical lead Respiratory and Sleep
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 624 0420
- Additional information
Victoria Rigg
Directorate Manager
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