Applications are invited for the above full time post for this acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for this newly created post to support the increased workload, expansion and development of the Respiratory Department. The successful candidate will compliment an innovative and committed multi-disciplinary respiratory team in providing a high quality, clinically effective respiratory service across inpatient and elective pathways.
The Department provides a wide range of services including Pulmonary Physiology, bronchoscopy and EBUS, Tuberculosis, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Severe Asthma, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pleural, Full Sleep Medicine and Non-invasive ventilation. The appointee will join the existing consultants in providing a comprehensive respiratory medicine service and participate in an on-call rota for Respiratory Medicine non-invasive ventilation cover.
Key tasks;
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital. This includes optimising safe and timely discharge of patients and supporting patient flow.
- To share, with colleagues in the Respiratory department the management of all adult patients with Respiratory disorders referred to the Trust.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
W e have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
The appointee will join the well-established Respiratory Department. The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity to enable an effective and seamless respiratory service, in both in-patient and outpatient settings.
There may also be opportunities for the successful candidate to take part in activities at the Trust’s Bedford Hospital site, depending upon their clinical interests.
The Applicant will participate in the seven day service rota and respiratory on call/respiratory HDU rota .
The post-holder and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each other’s absences on annual or study leave.
Weekly work commitments will be within the European directives on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings.
The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.
Bedford Hospital has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships.
In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the Cambridge Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET at Luton) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.
The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital. Excellent schools are found nearby.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register and have MRCP.
Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply.
The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
