Consultant in Pulmonary Hypertension

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

This is a full-time post (10 PAs), and the appointee will work closely to deliver clinical services with the 8 existing Pulmonary Hypertension consultants, nurse case managers and allied health professionals. The Trust is one of six nationally designated centres for the treatment of PH in England & Wales.

The current service provides specialist investigation and targeted therapy for a wide range of patients with pulmonary vascular disease. The referral base for the service is continuing to grow and the unit's clinical and academic profile in PH is well-recognised nationally and internationally.

The unit has been actively engaging with other institutions to develop a regional PH network. The basis of this network is shared care clinics and cross-centre multi-disciplinary meetings.

Equality and Diversity

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account the individual's personal circumstances as well as the needs of the service.

About Us

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.