Locum Consultant Respiratory Medicine

We are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory and GIM. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an interest in lung cancer to support and lead the Lung Targeted Health Check programme that is being launched April 2024. We also are keen for applicants with an interest in asthma, COPD, EBUS and / or Bronchiectasis. Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome. Our department has exciting times ahead with newly refurbished and re-designed respiratory ward providing designated NIV areas with further service developments to include our respiratory virtual ward services and lung cancer screening programme. The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at Eastbourne. We have a tertiary level sleep serviceand home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at Guys Hospital. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe and patient centred care in Respiratory and GIM. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in difficult asthma, lung cancer or Bronchiectasis. Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome. We are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders. Our department has exciting times ahead with service developments to include our respiratory virtual ward services and lung cancer screening programme.

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
Desirable
• MD or equivalent
Training & Experience Essential
• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Administration & Management Essential
• Evidence of participation in leadership / management
• Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
• Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience
Audit, Research & Publications Essential
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Regular completion of audit projects
• Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
• Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Personal attributes Essential
• Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work
• Good record of attendance
Desirable
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching Essential
• Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
• Educational qualification
• Extensive teaching experience
  
  The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed at Eastbourne. We have a tertiary level sleep serviceand home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital.
About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.