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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a well-established Respiratory Medicine Directorate at a trust in the North Yorkshire.

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled professional with Specialist Registration in Respiratory Medicine who possesses expertise in fibre-optic bronchoscopy, lung function testing, and EBUS. The ideal candidate should have experience managing patients with complex pleural effusions, including performing talc pleurodesis and IPC insertion/removal. Additionally, experience in managing rapid access lung cancer clinics and participation in lung MDT meetings in the UK is essential.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide high-quality care to respiratory patients, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Work within a 35-bedded inpatient ward, which includes an 8-bedded Respiratory Support Unit for non-invasive ventilation.
• Collaborate with Lung Cancer Nursing Teams, TB Nursing Teams, COPD Outreach Service, COVID-19 virtual ward service, domiciliary NIV, and a Specialist Respiratory Physiology Laboratory.
• Support the delivery of sub-specialty services in Bronchiectasis, Respiratory Sleep Apnoea, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, and Tuberculosis.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Provide teaching and training to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT completion.

Desirable:

• Training in appraisal techniques.

Clinical Specialty Skills

Essential:

• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills, with competency in:
  • Fibre-optic bronchoscopy & lung function testing
  • Management of rapid access lung cancer clinics & MDT membership
  • Full range of bronchoscopy procedures and EBUS
  • Management of complex pleural effusions, including talc pleurodesis & IPC procedures

Desirable:

• Experience in performing endobronchial interventions, such as argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery snaring, and stent insertion.
• Attendance at and participation in international respiratory conferences.

Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude

Essential:

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise complex workloads.
• Proven experience in teaching and training junior doctors.

Desirable:

• Management training & IT skills.
• A formal teaching qualification.

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