Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine to join a diverse team in a leading NHS Trust. This position offers the opportunity for clinical excellence in a supportive environment, contributing to the development of the Respiratory service and engaging in multi-disciplinary care.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and relevant UK experience in Respiratory Medicine.
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT.
• Interest in multi-disciplinary work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice in Respiratory Medicine for inpatients and outpatients.
• Support the Department in maintaining Respiratory service provision.
• Contribute to the General Medicine on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical skills in Respiratory Medicine

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Management of Lung Cancer

Education

Medical qualification registered with GMC

CCT in Respiratory Medicine

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

Join to apply for the Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine role at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust

Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine role at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust

Job Summary

Our Respiratory Department is looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine, to join our team. Each of the colleagues has a strong general/specialist respiratory background and we are delighted to offer this replacement post to support the service based at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Job Summary

Our Respiratory Department is looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine, to join our team. Each of the colleagues has a strong general/specialist respiratory background and we are delighted to offer this replacement post to support the service based at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

As a Department we are one of the biggest units in Southwest London, spread across two hospital sites (St Helier Hospital and Epsom Hospital). We have 9 substantive Respiratory Colleagues, covering a large catchment area of Southwest London and Surrey. The successful candidate will join a team of substantive & Locum Consultant colleagues (Drs Martinovic, Rahman, Ratoff, Wells, Molanguri, Lawrence, Francis, Manalan)and Specialist Doctor (Dr Khoo). There are close ties between the two sites, including MDT, departmental meetings, audit and shared pathways with specialist clinics (e.g. Pleural Clinic with indwelling catheter insertion service/Cancer/ILD/TB/Nodule).

The Team have further support from Specialist Registrars, junior doctors and a team of experienced Specialist Respiratory Nurses/TB and Lung Cancer nurses.

AAC Interview Date: 2nd July 2025 - AM

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical advice in Respiratory Medicine both on inpatients and outpatients management. They will support the Department with maintaining the Respiratory service provision in Outpatients' clinics (General Respiratory and Lung Cancer pathways), offer Consultant-led referral / in-reaching sessions to Acute Medicine/ ITU and contribute to further service expansion and development.

We provide Respiratory input in general and sub-speciality clinics (Asthma/COPD/ Allergy-Immunology/ Cancer/Nodule/ILD and TB), share a weekly bronchoscopy rota and contribute towards the General (Internal) Medicine on-call, non-resident.

All Respiratory Consultants contribute to the General Medical on-call, on a 1:16 rota (at St Helier) or 1:13 rota (at Epsom), with weekday ward rounds performed by the Acute Physicians. Due to the nature of medical - on calls a dual CCT accreditation with the GMC in Respiratory Medicine and General (Internal Medicine) is essential.

The role is a 10 PA post.

About Us

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a University teaching hospital with strong links to the neighbouring St George's Medical School, University London. There are many opportunities to get involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and the Respiratory Department plays an integral role in this commitment.

We are proud to have excellent links to our neighbouring Trusts (Royal Marsden/ St. George's Hospital University of London/Queen Victoria Hospital) for provision of Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, EBUS and Sleep. We have an established and thriving Lung Cancer service supported by both hospital sites, with direct input from our Royal Marsden Colleagues in Oncology and Thoracic Surgeons from St George's Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is also the site of two regional tertiary centres - our Renal Unit and Allergy/Immunology Centre, covering South West London and Sussex/Surrey. This creates a unique environment enabling exciting referrals, optional clinics and opportunities for research.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year PA + LDW

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-CON-256

Job locations

St. Helier

Wrythe Lane

London

SM5 1AA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Applicants with sub-speciality clinical interest (ILD/Cancer/Pleural disease etc.) are welcomed and will be supported by the Department.

This post would suit both a visionary, motivated Consultant as well as an already established Physician. Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post.

We request that successful applicantsmust have relevant UK and NHS experience in Respiratory Medicine with full registration with the GMC and already have CCT, or be within 6 months of obtainingbotha CCT in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine.

Please see attached job description for a full detailed description of responsibilities including provisional job plan.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Applicants with sub-speciality clinical interest (ILD/Cancer/Pleural disease etc.) are welcomed and will be supported by the Department.

This post would suit both a visionary, motivated Consultant as well as an already established Physician. Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post.

We request that successful applicantsmust have relevant UK and NHS experience in Respiratory Medicine with full registration with the GMC and already have CCT, or be within 6 months of obtainingbotha CCT in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine.

Please see attached job description for a full detailed description of responsibilities including provisional job plan.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and Training

• oHold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• oEntry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
• oAppropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent
• oUK and relevant level NHS experience
  
  

Desirable

• oMD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• oLung Cancer experience, working in MDT, service development
  
  

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oHigh standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• oExperience in Lung Cancer
• oAble to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
• oInterest in multi-disciplinary and cross - site work
  
  

Desirable

• oInterest in EBUS
  
  

Management & Admin Experience

Essential

• oAudit/Research
• oHas attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
• oSupervision of post graduate trainees
• oPersonal time management skills
• oClinical Governance
• oAbility to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists
  
  

Desirable

• oFamiliarity within issues of service organisation and development
  
  

Teaching Experience

Essential

• oExperience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• oAbility to teach clinical skills
• oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
• oAbility to supervise postgraduate research
  
  

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching and supervising junior doctors, lay colleagues
  
  

Research Experience

Essential

• oAbility to contribute to change management
• oAbility to apply research findings to clinical problems
• oAbility to critically review research
  
  

Language

Essential

• oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• oAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• oDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• oCommitment to continuing professional development
• oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• oAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• oDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• oCommitment to continuing professional development
• oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
  
  

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St. Helier

Wrythe Lane

London

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St. Helier

Wrythe Lane

London

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust by 2x

Get notified about new Medical Doctor jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.

Trust Doctors (eqv to ST5+) in Gynae Oncology

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Clinical Research Doctor - Lerner Lung & Mesothelioma

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Menopause Specialist Doctor - Central London (Self-Employed)

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Southall, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Acute Medicine

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Specialty Doctor Mental Health Care for Older Persons

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 8 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Potters Bar, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Specialty Doctor - Wellbeing Clinic North London NHS Foundation Trust

London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Bank Medical Locum Doctor FY2 - ST3+ North MID

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

COMMUNITY ADULT SPECIALTY DOCTOR MHWT (WANSTEAD, E11 2DH)

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Resident Doctor (ST3+) - Virtual Hospital (MN37)

Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry - (C&W IRH)

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.