Description
This post is a new position to support service expansion as a whole-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and Transplant Medicine.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training, research, especially in the field of Lung Failure, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Intensive Care, and ECMO, and the organisation of the Transplant Programme.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a responsive clinical service to referring Physicians.
- Work as a full member of the multi-disciplinary heart and lung transplant team, including participation in the medical rota for transplantation and the weekly Transplant MDT meeting.
- Actively participate in the on-going development of the programme's ECLS service and be responsible for patients on ECLS.
- Undertake regular ward rounds to ensure timely safe discharge of patients whenever possible.
- Contribute to consultant physician cover for the Transplant Unit.
- Participate fully in the management of the Clinical Division and undertake specific tasks to improve the management of clinical services.
- Participate in the Trust's individual performance review and appraisal programme.
- Be involved in training the team of junior medical staff within the Transplant and cardiac surgery services, including teaching, career counselling, and guidance in the development of the careers of junior staff.
Professional Responsibilities
- Seek and maintain professional qualifications.
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving best practice, clinical care management, and related areas appropriate to carrying out these duties, and participate in a recognised program of continuing medical education and professional development.
- Liaise with departments of transplantation nationally and internationally, and foster collaboration with medical equipment, computing, and pharmaceutical industries.
- Set and maintain high professional standards.
Person Specification
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Sub-specialist interest in lung transplantation
- Experience in managing patients prior and post lung and heart/lung transplantation, including long-term follow-up
- Ability to initiate and supervise research
Benefits
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum
- Permanent, full-time position