We have been assigned by one of the UK's more prestigious NHS Trusts to help them recruit a Consultant Physician with an interest in Respiratory Medicine on either a Substantive or NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful Medicine department.
About the Trust and Department
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, friendly, and caring team committed to providing excellent care with compassion. The department values diversity, encourages contributions from all staff, and fosters a supportive environment. The Trust supports professional development and service enhancement in line with its strategic goals.
Team and Service Details
You will be part of a team of 11 chest consultants and extensive multidisciplinary teams, contributing to:
* 7-day inpatient care
* Pathway design and implementation of a new Respiratory Assessment Unit and Acute Respiratory services
* Specialist Respiratory Care including TB, Lung Cancer, Sleep, Ventilation, COPD, Pleural Disease, ILD, Specialist Asthma, and Cystic Fibrosis
* Tertiary Centre for NIV, Complex Asthma, and ILD
* General Thoracic clinics
* Interventional pulmonology procedures on both sites
Responsibilities
The appointee will:
1. Participate in planning, development, and delivery of the Respiratory Service
2. Provide direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
3. Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and coordinate patient care
4. Participate in the Consultant on-call rota
5. Ensure continuous care and proper leave arrangements
6. Promote high standards of clinical care and ongoing professional development
7. Develop links with local General Practitioners and develop specialist service elements as appropriate
Additional Information
- Full-time or part-time considered
- 10 Programmed Activities (P.A's)
- Prestigious NHS Trust with a supportive team
- GMC Registration is required
- Excellent local schools available
Application Details
If you are a Consultant Physician with an interest in Respiratory Medicine, or know someone who is, please contact us promptly. Visit our website for more vacancies or submit your CV online for consideration.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to ask.
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