Consultant In Respiratory And General Internal Medicine

Overview

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking 4 outstanding clinicians to complement the current respiratory service at QEH UHBFT, which comprises over 20 consultant respiratory physicians and consultant clinical scientists across several sub-specialty teams. The service offers strong MDT bases providing regional services in:

• Cystic fibrosis
• Interstitial and occupational lung disease
• Lung transplantation
• Severe asthma
• Pulmonary tuberculosis
• Sleep and ventilation

Supported by respiratory nurse specialists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and psychologists, the Trust provides comprehensive lung cancer services in collaboration with one of the largest thoracic surgery units in the country.

The new posts are designed to enhance respiratory in and out-patient services, particularly for candidates interested in Pulmonary Infection, Asthma, Sleep, Pleural diseases, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include enhancing the quality of care within the respiratory department and participating in MDT meetings, alongside providing clinical leadership and supervision.

About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Birmingham is recognized as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust's culture empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviors and fosters personal and career development through:

• Investment in health and wellbeing
• Flexible working opportunities
• A variety of training and development programs

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry or within six months of receiving Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled worker sponsorship are welcomed.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.