Lead Respiratory Consultant: Lung Cancer & Screening (Locum)

GEH; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

In-house learning directory

Buying and selling of annual leave

Subsidised restaurant

Tranquillity garden

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a sub-specialty interest in Lung Cancer, fixed-term for 6 months. This stand-alone post focuses on leading lung cancer pathways, multidisciplinary collaboration and high standards of care.

The successful candidate will chair the Lung Cancer MDT, contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning, and support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme.

Qualifications

• Thorough and broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine.
• Evidence of completed and published research and audit activities.
• Interest in education at post- and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Chair weekly Radiology meetings focusing on thoracic imaging and nodules.
• Lead Lung Nodule MDTs and develop pathways.
• Deliver and develop Lung Cancer outpatient clinics.
• Support Lung Cancer Screening Programme and clinical review meetings.
• Triage referrals and contribute to diagnostic pathways with MDT agendas.
• Foster relationships with cancer networks and thoracic teams.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in teaching and quality improvement.
• Contribute to research, audits, and undergraduate/postgraduate education.
• Participate in general respiratory on-call rota (negotiable).

Skills

Thorough training in Adult Respiratory

Teaching and education commitment

Education

Evidence of completed and published research

Audit projects and protocols

Job description

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a sub-specialty interest in Lung Cancer, fixed-term for 6 months. This stand-alone post focuses on leading lung cancer pathways, multidisciplinary collaboration and high standards of care.

The successful candidate will chair the Lung Cancer MDT, contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning, and support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme.