Respiratory Consultant

Job title:

Respiratory Consultant

Company

NHS

Job description

This is a substantive full-time post to strengthen the existing complement of full time Consultants Physicians in Respiratory Medicine. The successful candidate will work as part of a busy, dynamic chest team.The post will involve a commitment to respiratory inpatient care, bronchoscopic and pleural lists and respiratory outpatient care with an opportunity to develop a sub-speciality interest in one of sleep medicine, Interstitial Lung disease or community respiratory care.Main duties of the jobSessions will be provided for patient-related administration and supporting patient activities. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop a sub-speciality interest that complements the existing team.Currently the Respiratory Physicians participate in a respiratory on call rota (currently 1:9 weekdays and 1:10 weekends). Upon appointment of a new colleague via this post the rota would become 1:10 weekdays and 1:11 weekends.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted09 October 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-24-1042Job locationsArrowe Park HospitalArrowe Park RoadWirralCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Respiratory Consultant position available at WUTH Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Respiratory Consultant position available at WUTHPerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCST in General Medicine and Respiratory (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree in respiratory medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in the management and respiratory patients

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Diagnostic bronchoscopy

Desirable

• Cardiopulmonary exercise test reporting

Other SkillsEssential

• Excellent communication skill
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Teaching experience/interest

Desirable

• Recognised teaching skills course
• Recognised communication skills course

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team

Understanding of the Role of Clinical AuditEssential

• Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit

Research and Evidence Based PracticeEssential

• Research and publications relevant to post

Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of ManagementEssential

• Evidence or possession of management skills Completion of management course

Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary teamEssential

• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Recognised leadership course

Other RequirementsEssential

• Full registration with GMC

Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCST in General Medicine and Respiratory (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree in respiratory medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in the management and respiratory patients

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Diagnostic bronchoscopy

Desirable

• Cardiopulmonary exercise test reporting

Other SkillsEssential

• Excellent communication skill
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Teaching experience/interest

Desirable

• Recognised teaching skills course
• Recognised communication skills course

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team

Understanding of the Role of Clinical AuditEssential

• Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit

Research and Evidence Based PracticeEssential

• Research and publications relevant to post

Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of ManagementEssential

• Evidence or possession of management skills Completion of management course

Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary teamEssential

• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Recognised leadership course

Other RequirementsEssential

• Full registration with GMC

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Wirral, Merseyside

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:13:58 GMT

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