Interviews to be scheduled.

Applications are invited for the post of full time Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed colleague to join our rapidly evolving department. The successful applicant to this post will work alongside 10 existing consultant colleagues to provide core respiratory and general (internal) medicine services and to further develop our sub-specialty services.

The main purpose of the post is to provide clinical support to Respiratory Medicine, including a specialist respiratory service to support the General Medical take. The service commitments will be shared between the current Consultants in Respiratory Medicine at the University Hospital. In addition, there will be a teaching responsibility for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at University Hospital Coventry. The appointee will be responsible for around 10-15 beds on the Respiratory Unit. Outpatient clinics are structured to provide a new: follow- up ratio of approximately 1:1.1 depending on sub-speciality condition. Along with the other Consultants in the Respiratory Unit, the appointee is expected to provide an in-patient and out-patient respiratory medicine and bronchoscopy service. At present the Department is going through a process of examining how best to configure the Respiratory service as part of Trust-wide changes in the delivery of non-elective care this may lead to some changes in work patterns for all consultants within the department, including the provision of ambulatory services and community clinics and reconfiguration of respiratory wards. Junior support on the respiratory wards at University Hospital is currently area-based, with juniors divided into teams, each covering specific ward areas to improve continuity of care and breadth of experience. It is planned to develop an enhanced care unit for the provision of non-invasive ventilation and the post holder will be expected to have the necessary skills to provide support for this unit.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues, respiratory services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.

Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialities within the Trust and Primary Care.

Participate in the development of respiratory care with the necessary sub-specialisation appropriate for a University Hospital, expansion of respiratory research, development of treatment protocols and guidelines, according to the needs of the department. In particular, to support the establishment of specialist respiratory services for the development of difficult and complex asthma specialist services.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other

specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.

Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.

Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal and supervision of the junior training doctors.

Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.

Ensure own practice is up to date this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development (CPD) and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system. The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

To actively engage in annual appraisal and revalidation processes. The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the RCP to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process.

Participate in the educational activities of Medical Students from Warwick Medical School.

Actively participate in research to complement the existing research portfolio.

Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

Take responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices

Mentorship is available and is advised for newly appointed consultants.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults is your responsibility. Familiarisation with and adherence to UHCW Safeguarding policies and Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Board procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is the participation in related mandatory training

For further information please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Meets all essential

Experience
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Knowledge
Essential

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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Skills
Essential

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Desirable

• Meets all desirables

Personal qualities
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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Meets all essential

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