Respiratory Medicine Specialist

2 months ago


Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

This is a full-time locum position for 1 year to enhance the team of full-time Consultants Physicians in Respiratory Medicine. The selected candidate will work alongside a busy and dynamic chest team.

The role will include responsibilities in respiratory inpatient care, bronchoscopic and pleural lists, and respiratory outpatient care, with the opportunity to explore a sub-specialty in sleep medicine, Interstitial Lung disease, or community respiratory care.

Main Duties of the Job
  • Sessions will be designated for patient-related administrative tasks and supporting patient activities. Successful candidates will be encouraged to develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the existing team.
  • The Respiratory Physicians currently take part in a rotational respiratory on-call schedule.
About Us
  • New team members can expect a warm welcome from the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, described as having 'competent and caring staff' by patients.
  • The Trust is a leading healthcare provider, boasting a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care.
Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities
  • The role involves professional activities amounting to PAs allocated for direct patient care and supporting professional activities, including teaching, training, CPD, audit, and governance.
  • Consultants are expected to participate in daytime ward rounds, take phone calls during the day and evenings, and be on call for emergencies.
  • Responsibilities include providing a service in Respiratory Medicine, diagnosing and treating patients, and supervising staff and training junior doctors.
  • The post holder will manage respiratory and other medical referrals within the Trust.
Person SpecificationQualifications and Training
  • Essential
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, or European Community Rights
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • CCST in General Medicine and Respiratory (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
  • Desirable
  • An appropriate higher degree in respiratory medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience and Clinical Skills
  • Essential
  • Extensive experience in managing respiratory patients
  • Experience in Diagnostic bronchoscopy
  • Desirable
  • Experience in Cardiopulmonary exercise test reporting
Personal Qualities
  • Essential
  • Ability to lead, teach, relate to patients, relatives, and hospital staff, and work well as part of a team
  • Desirable
  • Recognised leadership course


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