Pulmonologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join our team at Northampton General Hospital. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for providing clinical services in respiratory and internal medicine to the local population.

• Provide clinical services in respiratory and internal medicine to the local population, including inpatient care, respiratory clinics, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of Respiratory Medicine services, including the implementation of new treatments and therapies.
• Provide input to the education of medical undergraduates on placement in NGH, including teaching and mentoring.
• Support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, postgraduate training, and nurse training on the unit.
• Participate in the Department of Medicine meetings, including the discussion of clinical cases and the development of departmental policies.
• Ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnt.
• Link with directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints.
• Take part in the on-call medical rota, including the admission of respiratory patients and other colleagues in the specialty across Northamptonshire.

Northampton General Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and excellent service. We are proud to be part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, a group of hospitals working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

• Relevant specialty degree qualification.
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty.
• MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience of audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of teaching junior staff.
• Experience of undergraduate teaching.
• Effective team worker, valuing the experience and contributing.
• Demonstrable team leadership skills and experience.