Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory consultant to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The principal need of the post-holder is to develop and support the CDC Sleep Study diagnostic pathway that is currently referred to Papworth Hospital. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care and has the opportunity to develop a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment pathway for local patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea at The Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre at Papworth Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Provision with consultant colleagues of a respiratory service to PAH with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the Department.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with respiratory illnesses.
• To share with colleagues, responsibility for the day-to-day management of outpatients attending PAH and outlying clinics at SMH and HEH.
• To provide safe and high-quality inpatient cover through the role of Consultant of the week (CotW).
• To provide Advice & Guidance (A&G) to local General Practitioners through a formal on-line communication platform.
• To aid the CDC and pathways aligned to diagnostics including support for the ANPs, Clinics and Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs).
• Actively participating in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Actively participating in the departmental MDT meetings.

About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure excellent verbal and written communication with all patients and their carers, students and all members of staff directly or indirectly involved with the department
• Professional supervision, management, teaching and training of junior staff
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
• Participating in medical audit, the Trusts' Clinical Governance processes and in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• The post holder must always carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality and performance initiatives within the area of work.
• All staff that have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality. From 25 May 2018, all health organisations and arm's-length bodies will need to demonstrate compliance with new General Data Protection Requirements (GDPR).
• The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust's activities.
• Staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
• Any other duties which may be required from time to time e.g. cover for aspects of colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.

Desirable

• Subspecialty training aligned with service needs
• Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or additional postgraduate qualifications
• Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education)

Experience
Essential

• Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty
• Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Experience in service development or redesign
• Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals; involvement in clinical research or trials
• Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address: St Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Dr Shavita Kuckreja: s.kuckreja@nhs.net