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All patients are assessed in the Clinical Decisions (CDU) and Coronary Care Units (CCU) following referral from GPs, 999 ambulances and the Emergency Department. CDU is the largest single cardio-respiratory receiving unit in the UK taking 50+ patients, on average, daily. 70% of our attendances are direct from primary care. Supporting this emergency workload we developed ambulatory care services for pulmonary embolus and pleural disease. We manage 5 base respiratory wards (129 beds) each with a sub-specialist theme comprising a short stay unit (ward 20), non-invasive ventilation (ward 15), cystic fibrosis and chronic suppurative lung disease (Ward 16), TB and higher dependency (ward 17) and pleural disease and cancer (ward 29). Academically we have close links with both the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough. We host the NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, the East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) and are a core component of the Leicester Cancer Research UK Thoracic Oncology Centre. Respiratory Medicine also has a large teaching portfolio and the post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training. Glenfield Respiratory services have a proven track record of innovation and the post holder will be expected to lead the on-going development of services.

Glenfield Respiratory services have a proven track record of innovation and the post holder will be expected to lead the on-going development of services.,

• MB BS or Equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist. Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6
• Current BLS Certification
Desirable
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies e.g. British and European Thoracic Societies.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent in airways disease topic area is highly preferable.
Experience Essential
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Comprehensive clinical experience in respiratory medicine, pleural diseases and lung cancer
Desirable
• Independent in Bronchoscopy and EBUS skills
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment in Pleural Diseases or Lung Cancer e.g. fellowship etc
Management Essential
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda/modern NHS
Desirable
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
Communication Skills Essential
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• To be empathic and sensitive capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Desirable
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
Motivation Essential
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
Desirable
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential
• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
Desirable
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
Research Essential
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Clear understanding of the interplay between clinical NHS service and research delivery.
Teaching Essential
• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching., Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
  
  This is post will allow the Trust to continue to develop its respiratory services. Respiratory Medicine at Glenfield Hospital has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services. Clinically, we have specialist services in lung cancer with advanced bronchoscopic and pleural techniques, chronic suppurative lung infections, Cystic Fibrosis, TB, domiciliary ventilation, airways disease,interstitial lung disease, exercise and sports medicine. The unique Leicester cardio-respiratory emergency streaming pathway has been operational since 2013 and enables patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to be assessed at Glenfield Hospital by the cardio-respiratory teams., Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.