Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

a. Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Respiratory Medicine To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners To participate in educational and audit meetings To meet CPD and revalidation requirements To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs b. Medical Education & Teaching Contribute to the weekly programme of educational activities, including foundation year and core medical training teaching programmes. Volunteer as an educational supervisor for doctors in training. Provide teaching and training to undergraduates and medical students both on the ward and in the outpatient department. c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Take an active role in audit and governance projects to further the
development of diabetes service. Participate in the departments monthly governance meetings which provide the opportunity to share audits, journals, latest evidence, serious incident reviews, morbidity and mortality reviews and other similar activities. d. Continuing Professional Development Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelse. Policy, Planning and Management Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service Comply with all Trust policies To lead or participate in the
development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.