About this role
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Sleep Medicine to join a well-established tertiary service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This is an opportunity to work within a long-standing sleep service, delivering care across the full spectrum of sleep disorders within a large, diverse population. The service operates as a regional referral centre and is embedded within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary Clinical Management Group spanning anaesthesia, pain, theatres and critical care. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while contributing to the ongoing transformation of services. There is a strong expectation to support innovative models of care, including closer integration with community pathways and more efficient, digitally enabled delivery. You will join a supportive team with opportunities to influence service development, participate in research and clinical trials, and contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through our close partnership with the University of Leicester. UHL is one of the largest teaching trusts in the NHS, serving over one million people locally and a wider population through specialist services. With strong academic links and a clear strategic focus on innovation, partnership working and population health, this is an exciting time to join and shape the future of sleep medicine services.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Sleep Medicine service.
Delivery of consultant-led Sleep Medicine outpatient clinics, including assessment of patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea, sleep-related breathing disorders, hypersomnolence, insomnia, parasomnias and complex sleep disturbance.
Clinical review and interpretation of sleep investigations, including WatchPAT, home sleep studies, actigraphy, polysomnography and MSLT results, ensuring timely clinical decision-making and communication of outcomes.
To provide clinical triage of referrals, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate diagnostic or clinical pathway in line with clinical need, referral information and service protocols.
To contribute to the reduction of waiting times, diagnostic delays and RTT pressures through effective clinical prioritisation, pathway redesign and engagement with service improvement.
To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community, supporting integrated pathways across primary care, respiratory medicine, anaesthetics, neurology, ENT and other relevant specialties.
To take part in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinical discussions for complex sleep patients where required.
To contribute to teaching, research, audit and service evaluation within Sleep Medicine.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose of the post is to support the provision of high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, personal contribution, effective multidisciplinary working and continuous service improvement.
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with other Consultants in the department, the CMG, local GPs, commissioners and relevant partner organisations. To support the delivery of safe and effective Sleep Medicine services, including outpatient assessment, diagnostic review, treatment planning and follow-up for patients with sleep-related symptoms and sleep disorders. To contribute to the timely triage, assessment and management of referrals, supporting appropriate prioritisation, diagnostic pathway selection and effective use of available clinical capacity. To work collaboratively with sleep technologists, physiologists, nurses, administrative teams, operational managers and other clinical specialties to support coordinated patient care. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, including the observance of local employment, human resource policies and procedures. To participate in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and CPD. CPD is provided for in job plans and attendance at audit and governance meetings is mandatory. To contribute to quality improvement, pathway redesign and service development, including opportunities to improve diagnostic turnaround times, outpatient capacity, CPAP pathways, virtual follow-up and patient communication. Managerial responsibilities, where appropriate, include budgetary awareness, compliance with Trust standing orders and standing financial instructions. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose. The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate-specific induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role. The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development to support successful revalidation. As per Trust requirements, the successful candidate will be required to have an annual appraisal and keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.Please see job description for full information of duties
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date FRCA, MRCP or Equivalent Current BLS Certification
Desirable
Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Skills Essential
Fully trained in Sleep Medicine Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
Desirable
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest Experience in LVRS, Mesothelioma and minimally invasive surgery. Willingness to develop skills
Management Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
Evidence of management and administration experience. Management training on an accredited course. Awareness of Service Development issues
Communication Essential
spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. ? Highly developed emotional intelligen To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Audit / QI Essential
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement Published Audit including quality improvement
Research Essential
Understanding and interest in research Ability to appraise research critically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Teaching Essential
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to asses clinical competencies
Desirable
Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address LGH Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)