A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:
•    7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. Clinic templates are for 3.5 hours to allow 0.5 hours for additional clinic related admin (phone calls, time to admit from clinic) within the 1 PA allocated
•    2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. 1.5 of these will be to support revalidation. The remaining are to be directed at Trust priorities and might include educational supervision, lead roles, and other activities to be reviewed annually as part of the job planning process. SPA time sufficient for quality assurance activities will be provided. Consultants may carry out a maximum of one SPA session off site at a time suited to their individual timetable and in keeping with the requirements of the activities. Direct Clinical Care PA time will be sufficient to deal with the clinical admin generated by inpatient, outpatient and endoscopic activity
•    Out of Hours Activity - There will be a requirement to take part in an on call rota primarily for GI bleeds with a frequency of approximately 1 in 10. Weekend on call will require on site input on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as an on call from home to advise on other Gastroenterological cases emergencies at other times.

• Lead and manage Catering, Cleaning, Portering, Logistics and Linen services across the Trust, making sure they are safe, effective and provide a positive experience for patients, staff and visitors. 
• Support and develop teams and managers, helping them deliver high quality services, meet performance targets and work in line with Trust values. 
• Monitor service quality, budgets and performance, using information and audits to identify improvements and ensure services provide value for money. 
• Work closely with colleagues, senior leaders and external organisations to develop services, improve efficiency and meet national standards and legal requirements. 
• Lead projects and service improvements to enhance patient experience, reduce waste, improve performance and support the Trust's long-term goals. 
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of Facilities Support Services, ensuring resources, staff and services are managed effectively across all Trust sites. 

• Lead and support the safe and effective management of theatre equipment across hospital sites, helping teams deliver high-quality patient care.
• Make sure equipment, stock and services are available, well maintained and ready for use to support theatre activity and patient safety.
• Work with clinical teams, managers and suppliers to plan, improve and develop equipment services for current and future needs.
• Lead equipment planning and readiness for hospital transformation projects, including service moves and new ways of working.
• Monitor risks, costs and performance, providing expert advice and helping to ensure resources are used effectively and safely.
• Drive continuous improvement, support staff development, and promote high standards of quality, safety and clinical excellence.

• Provide expert nursing care for people with tuberculosis (TB), making sure care is safe, high quality, and based on best practice.
• Manage a specialist caseload by assessing patients’ needs, planning care, and supporting patients and their families throughout treatment.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to make sure care is well coordinated across hospital and community services.
• Support and guide other staff by sharing specialist knowledge and helping them develop skills in TB care.
• Help improve services by taking part in audits, service development, and following Trust and national guidelines.
• Be flexible and able to work in other areas of the Trust at short notice during busy periods or emergencies. 

• This job is about helping a busy medical team by doing important office work. You will type letters and notes using a computer, sometimes by listening to recordings.
• You will answer phone calls and help patients who may be worried or upset.
• You will help keep patient records safe, tidy, and easy to find.
• You will work with other teams and make sure messages and tasks are shared properly.
• You will help keep the office running smoothly and support your team when needed.

• The role supports the TB nursing team by helping with patient tests, collecting results and keeping records up to date.
• It involves talking with patients and families in a kind and respectful way, while always protecting their privacy.
• The post holder will help with clinical tasks, such as phlebotomy, once trained and assessed as competent.
• They will also support the team with administrative duties, including using computer systems and handling phone calls.
• The job requires good communication, safe decision-making and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The post holder must be willing to learn new skills and take part in ongoing training to support high-quality patient care.