Consultant Respiratory Medicine

Consultant Respiratory Medicine Overview

The role of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team within a leading healthcare partnership. The respiratory department operates on a phased working pattern, with the appointee expected to undertake ward duties in the Respiratory Ward for one week at a time, following a 1:5 rota. Additionally, the consultants will participate in a 1:11 rota for respiratory in-reach to the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Hull Royal Infirmary, with duties allocated based on patient admissions, particularly during peak winter months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the booking of six new patients per clinic, with follow-up appointments scheduled as necessary. They will also support both the Asthma and Sleep/NIV services and will be tasked with developing the CPET/Breathlessness Service. Upon starting, the new appointee will be paired with a consultant colleague for mentorship and support.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve on ward duty in the Respiratory Ward for one week at a time, following a 1:5 rota.
• Participate in a 1:11 rota for respiratory in-reach to the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Hull Royal Infirmary.
• Manage respiratory in-reach duties during weekdays, with workload varying based on admissions, particularly during winter months.
• Oversee the booking of six new patients per clinic, with follow-up patients to be scheduled as needed.
• Support both the Asthma and Sleep/NIV services.
• Develop the CPET/Breathlessness Service.
• Collaborate with a consultant colleague for mentorship and support upon starting the role.

Requirements

• Must hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and be on the GMC Specialist Register or expect to be included within six months.
• Possess MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification, with MRCP(Resp) or equivalent being desirable.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide sound clinical opinions on a range of acute medical conditions.
• Take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Experience in managing complex asthma cases is desirable.
• Ability to manage and lead medical/surgical teams effectively.
• Demonstrate skills in organizing, prioritizing, and managing a high-intensity workload.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff and commitment to teaching medical staff, allied health professionals, and medical students.
• Participate in audit activities and apply clinical research evidence to patient care.
• Possess personal attributes such as flexibility in a changing health service and effective communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum, pro rata.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work within one of the largest acute and community partnerships in the NHS.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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