NHS Lanarkshire University Hospital Wishaw
Consultant Physician with a special interest in Respiratory Medicine
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated colleague to join our respiratory department in University Hospital Wishaw.
The successful candidate will join a well-established and dedicated group of respiratory consultants who provide a number of sub-specialty services including Lung cancer, ILD, Severe asthma and Sleep medicine. The successful candidate would be encouraged to develop a specialty interest of their own to complement the existing respiratory services as well as contributing to the medical on call rota.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr. Ben Adler, Clinical Director for Medical Specialties 01698 366228 or Prof Andrew Smith,Lead Clinician Respiratory on 01698 366260
For any application queries, please contact [email protected]
Interview date: Monday 31st August
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