Description
Barts Health NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. This full-time post (10 PAs) is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, offering an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and progressive respiratory team in East London.
The role is ideal for an experienced or newly appointed consultant passionate about delivering excellent respiratory care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while also contributing to service development and innovation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Tuberculosis (TB) Service, with a mix of TB and general respiratory clinics.
- Participating in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and clinical advice across hospital teams.
- Contributing to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical patients.
- Involvement in subspecialty areas, tailored to the needs of the department and the appointee's interests.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every eight, with the remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
The salary range is £113,565 to £150,569 a year.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: MRCP and CCT in Respiratory Medicine, GMC registration with license to practise.
- Relevant Experience: Specific experience of TB & non TB infection - CCT in respiratory or within 6 months of completion, broad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work.
- Clinical Skills: Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management, ability to manage staff and resources effectively, ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community.