This post is designed to offer specialist experience in the provision of respiratory support for chronic ventilatory failure and in the management of respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders. It will be suitable for individuals aiming at a career in these disciplines. Applications will be welcomed from those seeking post CCT experience or on a respiratory training programme looking for out of programme experience.
The post can have educational or training approval, if discussed with the Training Programme Director (TPD) prior to starting in the thoracic unit. The consultant staff will plan a training programme with the successful applicant to best suit the individual's objectives.
The appointee will be encouraged to participate in the research activity of the department and suitable new projects will be fully supported., + Participate, under consultant direction, in the management of patients in the unit.
+ Developing the ability to formulate appropriate management plans for both planned and emergency situations
+ Participate in consultant led rounds
+ Lead a weekly ward round reviewing and discharging patients as appropriate
+ Working alongside the senior doctors in outpatient clinics
+ Provide ward and clinic cover at SpR level for colleagues on NIV unit
+ Participating in weekly Ventilation MDT and monthly specialised MND MDT
+ There may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call rota if applicant wishes
+ Seeing NIV referrals in-hours.
+ Reviewing and liaising with intensive care units prior to transfer to ur unit for ventilator weaning.
+ Participate in clinical audit, research projects relevant to the specialty
+ Develop expertise in management of Complex patients in Sleep and get involved in polysomnography
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