Consultant in Thoracic Medicine

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the heart of London is seeking a full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine specializing in lung cancer. The ideal candidate will join an internationally renowned team and provide comprehensive services for respiratory patients. This role emphasizes innovation and collaboration in care delivery, specifically targeting COPD patients. Applicants must be eligible for GMC registration and ideally possess MRCP or equivalent qualifications. A generous benefits package is offered alongside competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Free independent and confidential support

Staff discount platform

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Wellbeing programmes and events

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or nearing CCST/CCT qualification.
• Experience in interventional bronchoscopy and respiratory patient care is preferred.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Join an internationally renowned lung cancer team.
• Provide in-patient and outpatient services for respiratory patients.
• Work with local stakeholders for integrated COPD care.

Skills

Eligible for full GMC registration

Specialist Register in Thoracic and General Medicine

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Overview

UCLH are pleased to recruit a consultant Respiratory Medicine, (lung cancer) 5PA substantive post. ULCH is a key trust in the Cancer Vanguard programme and this is a revolutionary time for lung cancer at ULCH. We are looking for an enthusiastic proactive consultant to join our internationally renowned lung cancer team. University College London Hospitals (UCLH) comprises seven separate hospital sites offering general and specialist service and is one of the largest and complex Trusts in the NHS, with a £500 million turnover, serving one of the most diverse areas of the country. UCLH, along with University College London, forms one of the largest centres for biomedical research in Europe and includes the Centre for Respiratory Research. The Thoracic Medicine department at UCLH provides a full in‑patient and outpatient service for respiratory patients and has specialist interests in lung cancer, interventional bronchoscopy, pleural disease, sleep disordered breathing, interstitial lung disease, and lung infections and is committed to working with local stakeholders to provide excellent integrated care for COPD patients.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full GMC registration.
• Already on the Specialist Register or within three months of receiving their CCST/CCT in both Thoracic and General (Internal) Medicine at the time of interview.
• MRCP or equivalent.

Benefits

• Interest free season ticket loan for travel.
• Access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on‑site accommodation.
• UCLH Arts and Heritage staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort (weekly choir, weekly art club and Culture Club with free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more).
• Recognised reward and recognition through the annual Celebrating Excellence Awards funded by UCLH Charity.
• Member of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ offering additional discounts and cash‑back schemes.

Application Information

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email, and that the Trac system will be used for electronic new starter forms. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date of the advert, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Trust Highlights

• UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running.
• Highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend UCLH as a place to work in the most recent NHS staff survey.
• Committed to sustainability with a target of net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
• Committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion and offers flexible working from the first day of employment.