Role summary
Provides specialized pulmonology care within the ICC physical clinic on a part-time, in-person basis, addressing a broad range of respiratory and pulmonary disorders. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, sleep-disordered breathing, and those requiring diagnostic pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy. Delivers evidence-based, patient-centred care during scheduled part-time in-clinic sessions, ensuring continuity of care, appropriate diagnostic work-up, and chronic disease management.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive, in-person pulmonology care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions at the ICC physical clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, and review of relevant pulmonary function test, imaging, and laboratory findings during each in-clinic visit
- Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based management plans, including medication management, inhaler technique optimisation, lifestyle interventions, and referrals for procedures or specialist input when indicated
- Manage complex pulmonology conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep-disordered breathing, and chronic cough, ensuring continuity and coordination of care with the full-time clinical team between sessions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including radiology, sleep medicine, and physiotherapy, to deliver integrated, patient-centred care within the scope
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR to support seamless handover and continuity of care with colleagues managing the patient outside of scheduled sessions
- Promote respiratory health through preventive care, including smoking cessation counselling, vaccination guidance, chronic disease management, and population health principles, within the available part-time clinic hours
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, providing clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making
- Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation for all in-clinic encounters
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based pulmonology practice and in-clinic regulations through continuous professional development
- Contribute to clinical governance by participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programmes, within part-time hours
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with organisational policies and applicable data privacy regulations
- Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic's EHR system to ensure efficient, high-quality, and well-documented in-person consultations
- Participate in ongoing training and adopt system enhancements and best practices, collaborating with relevant support teams to optimise performance and user experience
- Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by delivering safe, evidence-based care and adhering to established clinical safety protocols during all in-person patient interactions
- Identify, report, and escalate patient safety risks, incidents, and quality concerns in accordance with organisational policies
- Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, potential adverse effects, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making and medication safety
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centred consultations through effective communication, comprehensive clinical assessment, empathy, and shared decision-making
- Monitor patient feedback and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care and optimise clinical outcomes, ensuring continuity between part-time in-clinic sessions and full-time coverage
- Provide clinical expertise and recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and integrated care planning
- Facilitate clear and timely communication among healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Mentor and support junior physicians and healthcare professionals through clinical guidance and knowledge sharing during scheduled clinic time