Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties & responsibilities of the Consultants are:

• To provide a high quality service in Respiratory Medicine (& General Internal Medicine inpatients) to the patients, using evidence-based guidelines & clinical governance structures.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working.
• To offer advice / support / education to medical, nursing, managerial & other staff on appropriate matters.
• To carry out medical teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required.
• To participate in the formal appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines 
• To contribute to postgraduate & continuing medical education activity including Continuing Professional Development.
• To participate in medical audit & develop relevant audit projects.
• To provide information for service development & management purposes to support job planning, service planning etc.
• To contribute to the management process within the Trust through participation in planning, project or liaison groups as appropriate.
• To support the Directorate with appropriate advice with regard to the development of Respiratory Medicine & Medical services at Wye Valley NHS Trust.
• To participate fully in mandatory training as required & also in annual appraisal, job planning & revalidation procedures.

Management

 The post holder will be expected to contribute along with his/her Consultant colleagues to the smooth running of the hospital services as a whole. This will include appropriate interaction with the management structures of the Directorate, the wider Trust and external stakeholders as necessary.

The successful applicant will provide expertise for Wye Valley NHS Trust and across the wider community to develop new clinical models of care for acute medical patients. This will include influencing the Herefordshire Public Health strategy.

Additionally, there will be an expectation to:

• Participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department
• Attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

 Supervision and Training

Educational and clinical supervision of doctors in Training and other Allied Health professionals is a core role for the post holder.

The post holder will be expected to take an active part in the training programme and teaching sessions.  There is the opportunity to contribute to training events within the Directorate, and wider across the Trust and other services.

Continuing Professional Development, Mentorship, Induction

 Continuing Professional Development is a requirement for all Trust consultants and Consultants are expected to maintain good standing with the Royal College CPD programme.  The post holder will attend meetings, audit and academic events.  He/she will maintain ongoing professional development and undergo annual appraisal. 

Medical and Dental staff new to the Trust are helped to identify a mentor; and suitable mentors will be nominated. 

Induction is arranged for all staff new to the Trust, both through the Trust’s regular induction programme and in relation to the service with which they will work.

The doctor will participate in annual job planning with the Departments Clinical Lead and annual appraisal under the Trust appraisal process. The doctor will ensure they are fit for revalidation.

Research & Audit

 It is expected that the post holder will contribute to service-related audit and quality improvement projects with the support of the multi-disciplinary team and Trust audit department.  Research interests will be encouraged. Post holders may wish to become involved in clinical trials if opportunities are available.

Daily ward consultant presence on each ward area and in-reach to acute care areas ensures that every new admission is seen early in their admission by the relevant speciality consultant to ensure appropriate care is provided at the earliest opportunity.