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Are you ready to shape the future of respiratory care? Great Western Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking Locum Respiratory Consultants to join our team as part of an exciting reconfiguration of our respiratory services to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract. About the RoleWe are recruiting to help meet the growing needs of our local population. This expansion is driven by rising demand, advances in respiratory medicine, and our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You will play a key role in a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge, and empowering patient self-management.
Job Responsibility:
Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co-leading daily handovers, and ward rounds
Develop sub-specialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs
Deliver respiratory expertise "upstream" via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance
Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic
Take part in the general medical on-call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on-call
Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development
Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management
Requirements:
Fully registered with the GMC
MCRP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
Expertise in full range of Respiratory conditions
Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Sub-speciality interests will be supported
What we offer:
A supportive, collaborative team environment guided by our STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect
Flexible job plans designed for continuity of care and sustainable work-life balance
Opportunities to lead and innovate in service delivery, with protected time for professional activities
The chance to develop your own areas of clinical interest and shape the future of respiratory care in Swindon