Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for the Consultant in Respiratory medicine posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be joining a team of 6 Consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff and a dynamic, rapidly evolving department, reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and 7-day respiratory service across the region.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Applicants with any sub-speciality interests are welcome and will be accommodated. Applicants interested in Respiratory Medicine with interests in Intensive care, Infectious diseases or acute medicine will be welcome.

We have weekly EBUS and Pleural list (including IPC insertion). The role will include covering the actue ward as well as the in-reach service. There has been a recent substantial increase in the number of respiratory nurses to support both inpatient and outpatient respiratory service. The sleep and domiciliary NIV service is one of the largest in the country and following a successful business case recently, has seen an expansion in the staff supporting this large service

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Our large district general hospitals, specialist units and community sites provide a vibrant and diverse working environment with the extensive opportunities and teaching facilities you would expect of a large trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

Full job plans will be discussed on appointment. Participation in the GIM roster is required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & IT expertise Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge In depth expertise in at least one specialist field Displays sound professional judgement Exercises sound clinical risk management Sees patients within a holistic context

Desirable

Interest in: ? Pleural services ? Lung cancer ? ILD ? Intensive care & Respiratory Acute Medicine & Respiratory Infectious disease & Respiratory

Skills and experience

Essential

Full GMC Registration CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Desirable

Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)

Clinical governance

Essential

Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

Consistently safe Reassuringly professional Clearly communicate Respect people and their dignity Work as a team Take responsibility Be a leader

Other requirements

Essential

Candidates must have the ability to travel effectively between sites Upholds and models the Trust values