Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for inpatients on ward 517 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and will contribute to the Thoracic Surgery on call rota. The post holder will also contribute to Thoracic Surgery Theatres, clinics and Tertiary Service Level Agreements.
A shared office, equipped with a computer and telephone, will be provided and will be supported by appropriate secretarial time. The department trains the full range of resident and senior resident doctors and makes a large contribution to undergraduate education. The post holders would be expected to contribute to these activities. Departmental duties are rotated amongst consultants over time for full exposure to all facets of service delivery.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
To join the Thoracic team to support services at the UHBFT and peripheral hospitals supported by the directorate as a regional centre. The successful applicant will be expected to share the aspirations and vision of the division and provide a wide-ranging, high-quality service for patients. This includes some rotational commitments to cover colleagues when they are away on leave as per an annualised job framework. The successful candidate will be a member of the Thoracic Surgical Directorate and UHB and will be expected to participate in Directorate meetings. The successful candidate will share the responsibilities for the West Midlands with 6 other consultants; the post-holder will provide specialist care in Thoracic Surgery with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Thoracic Surgical Disease. This role will include participation in clinical and research development taking place in the department. To support the provision of Thoracic services to include out of hours and on call within the Trust. To develop close collaborative links with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team setting to develop services to patients to the highest possible standards according to Directorate protocols and in line Trust objectives. To take part in MDT meetings as per Job Plan.
About Us
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. 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.
Job Description
* The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
* Demonstration of excellence in patient care.
* Develop and maintain a positive, focused and patient led team culture.
* Able to Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
* Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of clinical documents, national government policy guidance, and other sources of information in the development of the division's aims and objectives.
* Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.
* Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
Qualifications
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Pay and Conditions
Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental; Band: Consultant; Salary: £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 yearly; Contract: Fixed Term; Duration: 12 Month(s); Working pattern: Full-Time; Reference number: 14729.
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH.
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