Consultant Respiratory Physician (Lung Cancer & Screening Programme)

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is inviting applications for a Consultant Respiratory Physician role focused on Lung Cancer and the Lung Cancer Screening Programme. This 18-month position emphasizes leadership within the multidisciplinary team and developing outpatient clinics. Candidates should have extensive training in Adult Respiratory Medicine, enjoy teaching, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers benefits including an on-site nursery, 27 days leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Evidence of completed and published research.
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols.
• Interest in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways.
• Deliver and develop specialist Lung Cancer outpatient clinics.

Skills

Effective Open Communication

Teaching commitment to education

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Consultant Respiratory Physician (Lung Cancer & Lung Cancer Screening Programme)

10 sessions per week

Fixed Term for 18 months

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email, please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a sub‑specialty interest in Lung Cancer with a view to become a substantive post.

This stand‑alone 18‑month role is ideal for a dynamic Consultant who is passionate about Lung Cancer, clinical leadership, innovative pathways, and the highest standards in lung cancer care.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically‑led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

Effective Open Communication

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local healthcare provider that inspires confidence

Benefits

On‑site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in‑house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on‑site parking.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), fostering collaboration across surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and nursing to drive best patient outcomes.
• Chair weekly Radiology meetings focusing on thoracic imaging, reviewing complex lung cancer and nodule cases.
• Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways.
• Deliver and develop specialist Lung Cancer outpatient clinics.
• Support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme in North Warwickshire, support the Screening review meetings from clinical assessment to advising on onward patient management.
• Support diagnostic pathways in lung cancer daily Consultant triage of cancer referrals, agenda preparation for MDT, EBUS, thoracoscopy and pleural procedures.
• Build effective working relationships with local and regional cancer networks, radiology, and thoracic surgery teams, strengthening seamless patient pathways.
• Support Lung cancer specialist nurses and extended Cancer Team
• Supervisory responsibility for junior doctors, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Active engagement with research, audit, quality improvement, and undergraduate/postgraduate education.
• Participate in general respiratory on‑call rota (negotiable according to experience and departmental needs).

The number of referrals for suspected lung cancer has increased steadily, in part because of the increased use of imaging. Implementation of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway will require daily triage of referrals, an expansion of clinics and a separation of the multi‑disciplinary meetings into those that deal with diagnostic planning, treatment and nodules.

A service for endobronchial ultrasound began in December 2017 this is now a busy and successful service which requires more time in the weekly timetable. The candidate would ideally be able to support this service and have experience in EBUS.

They would also ideally have experience in indwelling pleural catheters. The Lead Respiratory Physician for lung cancer hopes to take on the role of trust cancer lead once a 5th chest physician is in post.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
• Teaching and commitment to education post‑ and under‑graduate levels

Academic Achievements

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols

Other

• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care

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