Locum Consultant in Respiratory-Interest in Interstitial Lung Disease

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold. RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM, Due to a recent successful Respiratory expansion business case for additional clinical staff, Walsall Healthcare Trust have the opportunity to develop an Interstitial Lung Disease Service (ILD). This is a new role and service within the Respiratory team. This post will be a full-time 12 months fixed term post for a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Interstitial Lung Disease. The intention is that the post holder will eventually take on the role as ILD lead and be instrumental in developing a high quality clinical new service, including participation in the regional ILD network and management of delivery of antifibrotic medication. This will involve liaison with neighbouring trusts and ICB to develop the service. There will be an expectation that this position will also include active roles in research and quality audits. As a Trust, we are currently at Tier 1a/1b for delivery of ILD, with the aspiration and commitment to attain Tier 2. The successful applicant will also contribute, with other consultant respiratory colleagues, to the care of respiratory and general medical inpatients as part of the GIM on-call rota. Interview date for this post is 11th October 2024., 1. To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Services to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards. 2. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialities on Respiratory care. 3. To provide a comprehensive Outpatient service and good interventional skills for the delivery of Bronchoscopy and EBUS procedural sessions. Training and accreditation for EBUS will be provided by the department if required. 4. To assist in the future development of Medical Thoracoscopy, if desired. 5. To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education. 6. To participate as part of personal CPD development the involvement in local and national quality improvement projects. The department will provide training support if required. 7. Research opportunities are available in conjunction with the research team. 8. To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients. 9. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans. 10. To undertake Saturday respiratory ward round on a rotational basis with other Respiratory consultants., The post holder will be a committed clinician with an interest in ILD. They will have a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training, and other qualities as identified in the person specification. It is a requirement of the post that every doctor takes part in annual job planning and annual appraisal as part of the revalidation of cycle. Duties of the post will include bronchoscopy sessions, general respiratory ward rounds and teaching and supervision of junior medical staff. The ideal candidate for this post should be skilled in Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) or willing to undertake training in this procedure. The post is for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation to cover a Saturday morning ward round (currently on a 1:7 rota). Participation in the General medical on call rota the current rota frequency being 1:18, which will incur an additional PA. Total PA's for this role is 11.5. Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

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We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process. Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form. Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021 We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust The Trust directly employs more than 4,000 staff making it one of the largest employers in Walsall. We are an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.