Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 407-MLTC-7229118
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/11/2025
Employer heading
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
This is a full-time substantive post (less than full-time would be considered for the right candidate) for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. The intention is that the postholder will be instrumental in delivering a high-quality clinical service in collaboration with regional Integrated Care Board members. This role will actively take part in the future, expanding development of the Respiratory service at Walsall NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will also contribute, with other consultant respiratory colleagues, to the care of respiratory and GIM (GIM is optional) on-call rota. The postholder will have a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training, and other qualities as identified in the person specification. It is a requirement of the post that every doctor takes part in annual job planning and annual appraisal as part of the re-validation cycle.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post will include bronchoscopy sessions, general respiratory ward rounds and teaching and supervision of junior medical staff. The ideal candidate for this post should be skilled in Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) or willing to undertake training in this procedure. The post is for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation to cover a Saturday morning ward on a 1:8 rota. Participation in the General medical on call rota the current rota frequency being 1:18, which will incur an additional PA. Total PAs for this role is 11.5.
Part-time candidates will be welcomed to apply in addition to a flexible job plan. The Trust and the Respiratory Medicine department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Consultant appointment.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Services to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards.
2. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialities on Respiratory care.
3. To provide a comprehensive Outpatient service and good interventional skills for the delivery of all Bronchoscopy/EBUS procedural sessions. Training and accreditation for EBUS will be provided by the department if required.
4. To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education. Presently the Respiratory department has an input of 3rd, 4th, and 5th year medical students. The post holder will be expected to achieve educational and supervision accreditation within the first year of joining the Respiratory team. They will also be expected to participate in junior medical doctor supervision.
5. To participate as part of personal CPD development the involvement in local and national quality improvement projects. The department will provide training support if required.
6. Research opportunities are available in conjunction with the research team.
7. To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients.
8. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
9. To undertake Saturday respiratory ward round on a rotational basis with other Respiratory consultants and the Acute Respiratory Infection virtual ward.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Degree Full MRCP (or equivalent) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via. 1. CCT in Respiratory and GIM (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) 2. Or CCT in GIM and minimum 5 years training in Respiratory Medicine
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- A wide experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
- Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practice Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Experience in Cancer
Flexible Working
Essential criteria
- Willing to work flexibly to meet Trust objectives
Professional and Multi Disciplinary team working
Essential criteria
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to manage and lead within the Respiratory Team Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of management and administration experience Demonstration of leadership skills
Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Proficiency in Research
Innovation and Service Improvement
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Evidence of research experience and published work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Kutaeba Ibrahim
- Job title
- Clinical Director - Respiratory
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
Claire Hindley - Dr Ibrahim Secretary
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