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Detailed job description and main responsibilities Admission avoidance clinics Patients known to the respiratory consultants /CNS will contact the team when they are unwell. These patients may have complex respiratory infections, airways disease, or interstitial lung diseases. They will be booked to attend the respiratory SDEC where a clinician will assess them and discuss with the respiratory physician of the day.
Pleural clinicPatients presenting to A&E/GP with a new unilateral pleural effusion will be seen directly by a member of the respiratory team. After a thorough history and examination, a thoracic ultrasound will be performed. When there are no contra-indications, a diagnostic pleural aspiration will be performed the same day. Patient will then be appointed to the correct follow-up pathway.
Ambulatory primary spontaneous pneumothorax managementPatients presenting to A&E with a spontaneous primary pneumothorax will be directed to the respiratory SDEC for their management. We plan to implement an ambulatory chest drain pathway for patients requiring intercostal drainage but well enough to be managed in an ambulatory setting. The clinical fellow will have the opportunity to participate in setting up this pathway and evaluating its implementation.
Pathway for faster diagnosis of lung cancerPatients presenting to the radiology/A&E department with chest x-ray findings suggestive of a lung malignancy will be directed to the respiratory SDEC.
They will be seen directly by a member of the respiratory team, the correct investigations (CT chest, diagnostic aspiration, bronchoscopy, PET, EBUS) organised and prompt follow-up in the lung cancer clinic will be arranged.
Earlier intervention with the correct test means patients are diagnosed earlier and are therefore fitter for treatment. This is increasingly important with newer anti-cancer treatments such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
We expect to develop further ambulatory respiratory care pathways as the service develops.
Person specificationTeaching Skills Essential criteria - Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria - Recognised teaching qualification
Personal Attributes Essential criteria - Evidence of good written communication skills
Experience/ Qualifications Essential criteria - Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Completed foundation training in the UK or signed CREST form
Desirable criteria Clinical Skills and Experience Essential criteria - Clinical experience in General Medicine in the UK at least 6 months
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria - Postgraduate experience of working in Intensive Care or High Dependency Medicine
Knowledge Desirable criteria - Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Essential criteria - Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Academic and Research Essential criteria - Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria - Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression Essential criteria - Appropriate progression of career to date
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