Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

About

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. In return you will have the opportunity to inspire exemplary support for our patients.

We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

CARE : We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

RESPECT : Our Trust gives its staff a voice and empowers its employees to be involved in service innovation and change as well as achieving their personal goals and aspirations. We want staff to always feel valued and respected and know they can make a difference to our patients.

RESPONSIBILITY : As a responsible employer we strive to promote a healthy and safe environment and to ensure a positive experience for all. We work hard to create a culture of engagement and inclusivity where colleagues believe in and live by our values.

Be part of our journey of continuous improvement, come and join us at the Dudley Group.

Key details

Location

Site: Russells Hall Hospital

Address: Pensnett Rd

Town: Dudley

Postcode: DY1 2HQ

Major / Minor Region: Birmingham & The Black Country

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent: Plus on calls 5% supplement

Hours: Full time – 10 sessions per week (10 PAS)

Salary

Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Specialty

Main area: Respiratory Medicine

Job overview

The Department of Respiratory Medicine cares for both inpatients and outpatients with acute and chronic respiratory disease. As well as providing out-patient and inpatient care we also run a large hospital at home service, Respiratory Assessment Unit and have a developing integrated care service.

We will have vacancies for two consultants. Applicants with a sub-speciality interest in Sleep and Ventilation, Asthma and COPD would be particularly welcome. Saying that all sub-speciality interests would be considered and welcomed.

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To undertake continuing medical educational and professional development to satisfy the requirements of the Trust and the Royal College of Physicians.

Provision of a general medical service to the population of Dudley and the surrounding districts including acute medical admissions to Russell Hall Hospital, Respiratory medicine outpatient clinics at Russell Hall Hospital and at the other chest clinic.

Deliver 3 outpatient clinics a week. They will be expected to have flexibility in working environment (community clinics).

Participation in medical audit and to continuing medical education together with contribution to the education and training of Junior Staff.

The Consultant will be responsible for daily ward rounds when on call to assess all new respiratory admissions to the hospital and to facilitate where possible, early discharge through the Dudley Respiratory Assessment Service.

The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota, currently on a 1 in 8.5 basis and is paid at category A level, which currently attracts a supplement of 5%.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria

• Relevant registration requirements (Full GMC registration, CCST in respiratory and general medicine or due to obtain CCT within 6 months interview)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MRCP qualification
• Relevant professional qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide experience in general and respiratory medicine
• Able to bronchoscope and biopsy independently
• Competence in the management of acute respiratory failure using NIV
• Academic/research Experience

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Manish Pagaria

Job title: Clinical Service Lead

Email address: (email protected)

Telephone number: 01384 456111

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