Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Post

1. To provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues, acute medical and respiratory services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care and, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.
2. To take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care. 
3. To participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program. 
4. To work with colleagues to recruit patients to NIHR trials on the respiratory portfolio.
5. To develop such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the service.
6. To contribute to the bronchoscopy service which includes EBUS, and take an equal share of general acute medical takes and be responsible within the consultant based ward system for continuing care including the provision of 7 day service. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
7. To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities. 
8. To take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors in the Department.  This will include the educational and clinical supervision and appraisal of junior doctors. 
9. To develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate outside agencies. 
10. To demonstrate a firm involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit. This will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. 
11. To provide respiratory services in conjunction with the established physicians operating a system of cover for annual, study and professional leave. 
12. To ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance Review. 
13. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

Junior Medical Staff

1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development

1. In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
2. In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
3. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
4. To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.  These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters

Clinical Governance

In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Health & Safety

1. To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
2. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.

Any Other Duties

1. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.