Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

Participate in, and provide committed acute medical inpatient and outpatient care, with post-take rounds occurring on the morning post-take. Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient Respiratory services. Be expected to cover for absent consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave. Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements. Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Respiratory medicine, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions. Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff. Demonstrate a continuing commitment to research, audit and evaluation in respiratory medicine. Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of respiratory services. Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the WMUH. See internal referrals from colleagues within WMUH.