In this role, you'll not only contribute to general respiratory medicine but also play a pivotal part in our Clinical Governance programme, enhancing quality and safety across our services. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and benefit from shared administrative resources, contributing to a collaborative atmosphere that values mentorship. If you’re passionate about bringing your expertise in sleep medicine and non-invasive ventilation to our team, we invite you to explore this fulfilling opportunity to shape the future of care in our community. For more information about this role and to chat informally, reach out to Dr Christopher Atkins on 01603 289803. Your journey starts here – together, let’s advance healthcare!
There is one substantive consultant post available to join the existing team of fourteen NHS consultants, one Clinical Professor and two nurse consultants. This dynamic academic respiratory unit provides opportunities for sub-specialty development, respiratory-related research, and medical education, with close links to the Norwich Medical School. The department is integrated with the department of thoracic surgery and has state of the art facilities for radiology, lung function and bronchoscopy.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. We are specifically looking for a consultant with experience in sleep medicine and non-invasive ventilation to join our existing team, the role also including duties in general respiratory medicine.
All consultants, including the new appointees, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management. This will be included in the candidate's job plan.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee.
The appointees will share office space, band 3 and band 4 admin staff with other consultant colleagues in the Department of Respiratory Medicine and will be mentored by one of the existing Respiratory consultants.
The appointees will share with the other respiratory consultants:
- On call duties
- In-patient duties
- Attendance at appropriate MDT meetings
- Undergraduate and post-graduate medical teaching
- Clinical and educational supervision of junior doctors
- Departmental management duties
- Support of clinical research
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
About us
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities of this post please read the attached job description and for informal enquiries please contact Dr Christopher Atkins, Service Director on or . To learn more about the Trust, please visit our website
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