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Person specificationQualifications Essential criteria - Fully registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCP or equivalent
- Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Thoracic Medicine or equivalent
Desirable criteria - Post-graduate thesis
- Post-graduate thesis Publications in peer reviewed journals
Training Essential criteria - As required by the Royal College of Physicians
- Formal Specialist Registrar training in Thoracic and Acute or General Medicine or equivalent
Desirable criteria - 6 months post CCT training in long term ventilation and Sleep Medicine
Professional Interests & Experience Essential criteria - Experience and interest in ILD
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective & emergency within the speciality
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Active & ongoing interest in research and audit
Management & Administration Essential criteria - Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists
- Ability to manage & lead a team
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