Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Primary Medical qualification. MRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of certificate of completion of training (CCT) in respiratory and general (internal) medicine by the date of the interview. Desirable criteria MD, PhD or other relevant qualifications Experience Essential criteria Broad exposure to General and Respiratory Medicine. Desirable criteria Any specialist interest in Respiratory Medicine Research Essential criteria Ability to supervise audit projects. Understanding of principles of research and audit. Regular attendance at audit meetings. Desirable criteria Evidence of recent research activity and publications. Recent personal involvement in audit Professionalism Essential criteria Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty Desirable criteria Membership of appropriate societies Skills Essential criteria Ability to work well as a member of a team. Ability to work as team leader when required. Possess good organisational and teaching skills. Possess good verbal and written communication skills. Desirable criteria Experience of supervision of other staff. Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance