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Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory Medicine
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Independent in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Experience of teaching medical students.
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Broad range of IT skills
Has attended TTT courses
Independent in EBUS
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Formal teaching qualification
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

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Person specification