We are hiring Respiratory Consultant for our client based in the UK. Job summary The positions described in this job description are for full time consultant physicians in respiratory and general medicine. You will be expected to contribute to the acute take as part of this role, and the near doubling of our numbers creates an opportunity to achieve a step-change in our respiratory services. Your role is an integral part of this exciting development. Once we have sufficient numbers we will be aiming to deliver a respiratory in-reach service with less emphasis on acute medicine. It is important to understand that the role described currently may change significantly and you will be part of driving that change for the better care of respiratory patients. Main duties of the job To provide clinical services in respiratory and internal medicine to the local population of south Northamptonshire including inpatient care, respiratory clinics and procedures (including pleural and bronchoscopic procedures). To participate in the development of Respiratory Medicine services. To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit. To participate in the Department of Medicine meetings To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnt. To link with directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints. To take part in the on call medical rota. The consultant will be expected to join the on call rota for acute medical admissions to the emergency units. The appointee will link with all the acute physicians involved in the admission of respiratory patients and other colleagues in the specialty across Northamptonshire. Requirements The CV must demonstrate the experience and competencies for this level/specialty Please note the department are unable to support individuals wishing to apply for Portfolio Pathway (previously CESR) and therefore prospective candidates must have already submitted their Portfolio Pathway application or already hold GMC specialist registration in Respiratory Medicine at the time of application Qualifications and Training Essential Relevant specialty degree qualification Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification Current GMC full registration & license to practice, MRCP & entry on GMC specialist register for Respiratory Medicine or within 12 months of CCT date or within 12 months of expected Portfolio Pathway (previously CESR) approval. Ability to demonstrate independent clinical experience, knowledge and skill in Respiratory Medicine at Consultant level Participation on GIM on call rota is essential (1:16 weekday & 1:8 weekends) Minimum 6 months UK experience. Desirable MD, PhD or other higher degree Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level) Other requirements Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Teaching, Audit and Quality Improvement Essential Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of Teaching Junior Staff Experience of Undergraduate Teaching Management and leadership experience Essential Effective team worker, valuing the experience and contributing Demonstrable team leadership skills and experience Academic achievements and research Desirable Publications in recognized Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Research experience relating to quality improvement Interpersonal skills Essential High level Organizational Skills Communication Skills Benefits Salary and Benefits Generous salary depending on years’ experience as a consultant Relocation package