Respiratory Consultant - Sleep Studies

General 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.