Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Respiratory Medicine - GHH

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Locally Employed Doctor at Higher level in Respiratory Medicine. This 12-month fixed-term position may extend to 24 months based on performance. Responsibilities include participation in general medical on-call rotas, conducting ward rounds, and engaging in teaching for junior medical staff. Candidates should have a medical degree and strong communication skills. The role focuses on patient care, professional development, and fostering a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must work at Locally Employed Doctor Higher level (equivalent to ST3+) in Respiratory Medicine.
• Participation in GIM on call rota is required.
• Teaching experience for medical students and junior staff is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds for respiratory inpatients with Consultant support.
• Engage in postgraduate teaching suitable for junior doctors.
• Manage performance and develop a positive team culture.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Practical procedures

Education

Medical degree

CESR accreditation (desirable)

Job description

This is a fixed term post the duration of the post is 12 months with a view to extending to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. Within UHB Trust we also provide opportunities to obtain CESR accreditation (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) This post requires the post holder to work at Locally Employed Doctor Higher level (equivalent to ST3+) within Respiratory Medicine. This includes participation on the general medical on call rota as a Medical Registrar, including nights and weekends. Our department includes inpatient beds on our Respiratory ward 24 and Respiratory Acute Care Unit (RACU), as well as General Medical outliers in Ward 2 and input into the care of other patients admitted to this site, plus outpatient activities. We provide excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. We also encourage a special interest and can facilitate training in focused ultrasound, pleural procedures and Bronchoscopy/EBUS.,

• Daily ward rounds of our respiratory inpatients with Consultant support working 0800-1600 Monday to Friday.
• Practical procedures.
• GIM On call rota commitments- nights, long days and weekends for admissions and ward cover.

Leadership & Governance

• The appointee will be encouraged to participate in teaching for medical students, junior doctors and nurses in the department in speciality aspects of care.
• Postgraduate Teaching - There is an active postgraduate teaching programme suitable to the needs of junior doctors at various levels of training. This includes departmental meetings and hospital grand rounds. The consultants conduct a daily teaching/service ward round.
• Participation in Quality Improvement and Governance is encouraged.

Human Resources

• Develop and maintain a positive, focused and patient led team culture.
• Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
• To have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to Job Plan.
• Review job descriptions on a regular basis to reflect changes to roles.
• Ensure that all staff effectively manage the Trust's HR policies and practices and employment legislation

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Provide support to team including trainees, LEDs and ACPs.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.