Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a doctor in Respiratory Medicine to enhance service delivery. You will be part of a team ensuring patient care while mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include managing respiratory services and participating in clinical governance. The role invites applicants who thrive in collaborative healthcare environments and encourages flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified doctor with a Medical Degree.
• Completion of specialty training in Respiratory Medicine is essential.
• Experience in managing respiratory services and working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop respiratory services for the Trust.
• Manage patients under care and participate in education programs.
• Contribute to the bronchoscopy service and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Clinical governance

Patient management

Teaching and mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist training in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Overview

RWT hosts a number of specialist respiratory services including COPD, ILD, lung cancer, sleep and ventilation, TB, Difficult Asthma and cystic fibrosis. Most clinics are now subspecialty clinics delivered in a purpose-built respiratory centre with real-time physiology, physiotherapy and respiratory nursing support; further respiratory clinics are delivered at Cannock. The applicant will contribute to the bronchoscopy and/or EBUS rota and will need to work flexibly along with consultant colleagues to provide cover as outlined in the rota.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team of 11 Consultants in Respiratory Medicine, providing support to 2 purpose-built wards and an outpatient service which is delivered in a respiratory centre. The respiratory centre offers respiratory physiology and a team of experienced clinical nurse specialists. The consultants are supported by junior medical staff and specialist trainees. The Trust has an established Senior Clinical Fellowship Programme and 2 posts are housed within Respiratory Medicine.

Responsibilities

• To provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues, acute medical and respiratory services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care and, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.
• To take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
• To participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program.
• To work with colleagues to recruit patients to NIHR trials on the respiratory portfolio.
• To develop such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the service.
• To contribute to the bronchoscopy service which includes EBUS, and take an equal share of general acute medical takes and be responsible within the consultant based ward system for continuing care including the provision of 7 day service. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
• To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• To take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors in the Department. This will include the educational and clinical supervision and appraisal of junior doctors.
• To develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate outside agencies.
• To demonstrate a firm involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit. This will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
• To provide respiratory services in conjunction with the established physicians operating a system of cover for annual, study and professional leave.
• To ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance Review.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

Junior Medical Staff

• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development

• In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
• In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
• To observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

Clinical Governance

In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Health & Safety

• To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
• To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.

Any Other Duties

• Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.