Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited to apply for the Consultant in Respiratory medicine posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be joining a team of 6 Consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff and a dynamic, rapidly evolving department, reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and 7-day respiratory service across the region.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Applicants with any sub-speciality interests are welcome and will be accommodated. Applicants interested in Respiratory Medicine with interests in Intensive care, Infectious diseases or acute medicine will be welcome.

We have weekly EBUS and Pleural list (including IPC insertion). The role will include covering the acute ward as well as the in-reach service. There has been a recent substantial increase in the number of respiratory nurses to support both inpatient and outpatient respiratory service. The sleep and domiciliary NIV service is one of the largest in the country and following a successful business case recently, has seen an expansion in the staff supporting this large service.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Our large district general hospitals, specialist units and community sites provide a vibrant and diverse working environment with the extensive opportunities and teaching facilities you would expect of a large trust.

We also offer up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year (Pro rata where applicable)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

LCONQEH-E

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN

Job responsibilities

Participation in the GIM roster is required for this role.

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential

• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & IT expertise
• Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge
• In depth expertise in at least one specialist field
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Exercises sound clinical risk management
• Sees patients within a holistic context

Desirable

• Interest in: Pleural services, Lung cancer, ILD, Intensive care & Respiratory Acute Medicine, Respiratory Infectious disease

Skills and experience Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)

Clinical governance Essential

• Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance

Personal/professional attributes Essential

• Consistently safe
• Reassuringly professional
• Clearly communicate
• Respect people and their dignity
• Work as a team
• Take responsibility
• Be a leader

Other requirements Essential

• Candidates must have the ability to travel effectively between sites
• Upholds and models the Trust values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN

Employer's website

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust