Job summary
This is a full-time substantive post (less than full-time would be considered for the right candidate) for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. The intention is that the postholder will be instrumental in delivering a high-quality clinical service in collaboration with regional Integrated Care Board members. This role will actively take part in the future, expanding development of the Respiratory service at Walsall NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will also contribute, with other consultant respiratory colleagues, to the care of respiratory and GIM (GIM is optional) on-call rota. The postholder will have a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training, and other qualities as identified in the person specification. It is a requirement of the post that every doctor takes part in annual job planning and annual appraisal as part of the re-validation cycle.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post will include bronchoscopy sessions, general respiratory ward rounds and teaching and supervision of junior medical staff. The ideal candidate for this post should be skilled in Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) or willing to undertake training in this procedure. The post is for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation to cover a Saturday morning ward on a 1:8 rota. Participation in the General medical on call rota the current rota frequency being 1:18, which will incur an additional PA. Total PAs for this role is 11.5.
Part-time candidates will be welcomed to apply in addition to a flexible job plan. The Trust and the Respiratory Medicine department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Consultant appointment.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Services to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards.
2. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialities on Respiratory care.
3. To provide a comprehensive Outpatient service and good interventional skills for the delivery of all Bronchoscopy/EBUS procedural sessions. Training and accreditation for EBUS will be provided by the department if required.
4. To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education. Presently the Respiratory department has an input of 3rd, 4th, and 5th year medical students. The post holder will be expected to achieve educational and supervision accreditation within the first year of joining the Respiratory team. They will also be expected to participate in junior medical doctor supervision.
5. To participate as part of personal CPD development the involvement in local and national quality improvement projects. The department will provide training support if required.
6. Research opportunities are available in conjunction with the research team.
7. To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients.
8. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
9. To undertake Saturday respiratory ward round on a rotational basis with other Respiratory consultants and the Acute Respiratory Infection virtual ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Services to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards.
2. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialities on Respiratory care.
3. To provide a comprehensive Outpatient service and good interventional skills for the delivery of all Bronchoscopy/EBUS procedural sessions. Training and accreditation for EBUS will be provided by the department if required.
4. To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education. Presently the Respiratory department has an input of 3rd, 4th, and 5th year medical students. The post holder will be expected to achieve educational and supervision accreditation within the first year of joining the Respiratory team. They will also be expected to participate in junior medical doctor supervision.
5. To participate as part of personal CPD development the involvement in local and national quality improvement projects. The department will provide training support if required.
6. Research opportunities are available in conjunction with the research team.
7. To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients.
8. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
9. To undertake Saturday respiratory ward round on a rotational basis with other Respiratory consultants and the Acute Respiratory Infection virtual ward.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree Full MRCP (or equivalent) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via. 1.CCT in Respiratory and GIM (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) 2.Or CCT in GIM and minimum 5 years training in Respiratory Medicine
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- A wide experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
- Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practice Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems.
Desirable
- Experience in Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Experience in Cancer
Flexible Working
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly to meet Trust objectives
Professional and Multi Disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to manage and lead within the Respiratory Team Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience Demonstration of leadership skills
Research
Essential
- Evidence of Proficiency in Research
Innovation and Service Improvement
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Evidence of research experience and published work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree Full MRCP (or equivalent) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via. 1.CCT in Respiratory and GIM (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) 2.Or CCT in GIM and minimum 5 years training in Respiratory Medicine
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- A wide experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
- Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practice Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems.
Desirable
- Experience in Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Experience in Cancer
Flexible Working
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly to meet Trust objectives
Professional and Multi Disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to manage and lead within the Respiratory Team Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience Demonstration of leadership skills
Research
Essential
- Evidence of Proficiency in Research
Innovation and Service Improvement
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Evidence of research experience and published work
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).
