Job summary
Job Title: Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Hours per week: 10 sessions per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Closing Date: 27th February 2025
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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Main duties of the job
- We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate ideally with interest in pleural disease and Lung Cancer to develop and expand our Ambulatory Pleural Services within the Respiratory department and Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU). This will also incorporate pathways for suspected pulmonary embolism. (S)he will also work with the Lead Lung Cancer physician to implement the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway (NOLCP) and act as the cover physician when the Lead in absent. The post holder will work one session a week as an Acute Medicine Physician.
- A dedicated SDEC (Same day emergency care unit) and PACU (planned ambulatory care unit) have been operational since 2020. The Respiratory Physicians do three clinics a week (2 pleural and 1 Respiratory Hot clinic). These deal with patients referred urgently from the Emergency Department and particularly those with pleural effusions. There is also a pathway for ambulatory management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Both pathways require an enthusiastic physician to lead and develop these further.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective Open Communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local healthcare provider that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will join a substantive multi-disciplinary team and the successful candidate will be well supported working in a friendly, modern and well equipped unit and will be joining a trust with excellent professional and academic facilities. George Eliot Hospital is affiliated with the University of Warwick Medical School. In addition on the main hospital site there is also a first class modern education and conference facility in the George Eliot Training and Education Centre (GETEC), housing an excellent library and state of the art learning support facilities. Please see our job description for further details.
- Respiratory Services at the trust are currently delivered by 4 consultant physicians, one of whom has been working less than full time from April 2020 (3.6 WTE). In addition to two Speciality Trainees there are 2 lung cancer nurses, 3 COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and 2 asthma nurses (1 WTE). A physiotherapist supports the bronchiectasis clinics. Each Consultant has a dedicated 0.49 WTE Band 4 secretary with 1 WTE typist supporting the service.
- The respiratory ward has 27 beds. Nursing staff are trained to set up NIV for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD and in the after care of patients with chest drains. The ward is the step down facility for ITU, which is located adjacent to the Respiratory ward. The respiratory physicians provide ad hoc input for patients on ITU.
- There is a Consultant led rota for NIV referrals which rotates weekly. This is non-resident.
- The lung function unit has 3 WTE physiologists who do full lung function testing, mannitol bronchial challenge test, skin prick testing, home sleep studies and CPAP set up for OSA, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and run a HOS-AR service with the COPD nurses. New equipment was installed in September 2019.
- The Department runs a TB clinic every 4 weeks. This is supported by a TB clinical nurse specialist. A monthly meeting at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire provides expert advice for patients with interstitial lung disease. A weekly radiology meeting allows review of imaging with the radiologists.
- The consultant team works closely with specialty trainees and a variety of specialist nurses. There are currently two lung cancer nurses, two COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and two asthma nurses (One WTE). In addition to this, there is also a physiotherapist who supports the bronchiectasis clinics.
Key Areas & Responsibilities of the Post
Leadership & Governance
- Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive Respiratory Medicine service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
- Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
Human Resource
- Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
- Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and Organising
- Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these
Analysis and data management
- Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards
Equality and Diversity
- Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.
Continuing Medical Education
- Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained
** For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached **
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will join a substantive multi-disciplinary team and the successful candidate will be well supported working in a friendly, modern and well equipped unit and will be joining a trust with excellent professional and academic facilities. George Eliot Hospital is affiliated with the University of Warwick Medical School. In addition on the main hospital site there is also a first class modern education and conference facility in the George Eliot Training and Education Centre (GETEC), housing an excellent library and state of the art learning support facilities. Please see our job description for further details.
- Respiratory Services at the trust are currently delivered by 4 consultant physicians, one of whom has been working less than full time from April 2020 (3.6 WTE). In addition to two Speciality Trainees there are 2 lung cancer nurses, 3 COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and 2 asthma nurses (1 WTE). A physiotherapist supports the bronchiectasis clinics. Each Consultant has a dedicated 0.49 WTE Band 4 secretary with 1 WTE typist supporting the service.
- The respiratory ward has 27 beds. Nursing staff are trained to set up NIV for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD and in the after care of patients with chest drains. The ward is the step down facility for ITU, which is located adjacent to the Respiratory ward. The respiratory physicians provide ad hoc input for patients on ITU.
- There is a Consultant led rota for NIV referrals which rotates weekly. This is non-resident.
- The lung function unit has 3 WTE physiologists who do full lung function testing, mannitol bronchial challenge test, skin prick testing, home sleep studies and CPAP set up for OSA, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and run a HOS-AR service with the COPD nurses. New equipment was installed in September 2019.
- The Department runs a TB clinic every 4 weeks. This is supported by a TB clinical nurse specialist. A monthly meeting at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire provides expert advice for patients with interstitial lung disease. A weekly radiology meeting allows review of imaging with the radiologists.
- The consultant team works closely with specialty trainees and a variety of specialist nurses. There are currently two lung cancer nurses, two COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and two asthma nurses (One WTE). In addition to this, there is also a physiotherapist who supports the bronchiectasis clinics.
Key Areas & Responsibilities of the Post
Leadership & Governance
- Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive Respiratory Medicine service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
- Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
Human Resource
- Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
- Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and Organising
- Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these
Analysis and data management
- Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards
Equality and Diversity
- Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.
Continuing Medical Education
- Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained
** For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached **
Person Specification
Educational & Qualification
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.
- MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Other
Essential
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Person Specification
Educational & Qualification
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.
- MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Other
Essential
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
