Applications are invited for Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with general medical accreditation based at Richard’s Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded department with a regional reputation for excellence. The successful applicant will join a friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services and will also contribute to the general medical on‑call rota.
The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses, and our oxygen team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West, which will include dedicated respiratory high care and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service.
Applications for LTFT working are also welcomed and can be discussed with prospective candidates.
The main duties of the role are to support and develop the respiratory in‑ and outpatient service at St Richard’s Hospital, working with colleagues at our other sites in Worthing, Princess Royal in Haywards Heath, and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton.
Clinical Duties of the Post
* Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day‑to‑day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation.
* Undertake outpatient activity across the respiratory specialty including cancer and relevant sub‑specialties.
* Be included on the on‑call rota for GIM (currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis; less frequency for weekdays).
* Be an active member of the Respiratory Team, contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.
* Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within the job plan.
* Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Respiratory educational programme.
* Take responsibility for the general professional training of junior members of the department and contribute to the training of nurses and other staff, participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.
* Keep up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD.
* Engage with yearly appraisal and revalidation.
At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength. We want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact Kate Steele, Clinical Lead Respiratory, katrine.steele@nhs.net, 01903 205111.
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