Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Other sub-specialty areas that could be catered for within the department include bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, integrated care, asthma, pleural disease sleep and non-invasive ventilation, lung cancer and tuberculosis. We have approval for 1 full-time locum (10PA) post, but applicants wishing to work less than full time could be accommodated and are encouraged to apply. This post will include on-call duties as part of the Bristol Royal Infirmary on-call rota. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT and ideally have NHS experience., Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position. Job description, Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Fully registered with GMC.
• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
  
  Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory Medicine
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Independent in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures
Desirable
• Broad range of IT skills
• Has attended TTT courses
• Independent in EBUS
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research Essential
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
• Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership Essential
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
• Fully registered with GMC.
• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
Desirable
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory Medicine
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Independent in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures
Desirable
• Broad range of IT skills
• Has attended TTT courses
• Independent in EBUS
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research Essential
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
• Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership Essential
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
  
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