Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team of 11 FTE Respiratory Consultants at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], providing care across two purpose built wards, including an RSU, and a comprehensive outpatient service delivered within a dedicated Respiratory Centre. The centre is well supported by a skilled team of respiratory physiologists and experienced clinical nurse specialists. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides a Cystic Fibrosis service under an SLA with the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and is one of 24 specialist respiratory centres in England for ILD. We are seeking a Consultant with an interest in Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease and/or Sleep Medicine.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide and develop acute medical and respiratory services for the Trust in collaboration with clinical colleagues.
• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Recruit patients to NIHR trials on the respiratory portfolio.
• Contribute to the bronchoscopy service including EBUS, and share general acute medical takes.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues and participate in clinical meetings.
• Supervise and appraise trainee doctors.
• Demonstrate involvement in clinical governance, risk management and audit.

Working for Our Organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, rated 'Good' by CQC. We are committed to flexible working, diversity, and inclusion. The Trust has won numerous awards including The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Educational Qualifications, Research & Audit, Education and Training.
• Desirable: Higher degree, Subspecialty training or equivalent, Published research.

Experience & Skills

• Essential: Experience relevant to the post, Skills to undertake the role, Management Skills, Leadership Skills.

Additional Information

Visa/Sponsorship: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those requiring a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. Check eligibility for Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.

Contact: Dr Atul Gulati, Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine - [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] ext. 86462 / 84105.

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