Locum Consultant

Respiratory will be the primary specialty for the post holder(s). The appointee(s) will have joint responsibility, with the current members of Respiratory team, for the provision of a consultant led and delivered service. Prospective cross cover is required for leave. Participation in the acute general medical on-call rota.

To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education. To manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that capacity is maximised and quality of care is optimised. Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and support staff within the team. Provision of advice to Trust Managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services.

Participate in MDT working. Explore service modernisation opportunities such as preventative care and development of community led initiatives/support to primary care. To participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff and staff of other disciplines as appropriate. To assist the Human Resources Department to follow the local and national employment policies and procedures.

To participate in audit with the support of the Trust Clinical Governance department. To provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care. To take part in the Trusts appraisal scheme. The postholder(s) must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy; It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

All employees have an individual responsibility to have a knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the postholder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work The postholder(s) is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints; All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies. The post holder(s) is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. The post holder(s) is expected to comply with Trust policies and procedures; Staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.