Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the management of a diverse range of respiratory conditions. You will collaborate with a team of experts, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and patient safety. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in respiratory health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Support for study and quality improvement

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in General Respiratory medicine with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy, or Lung cancer.
• Possesses a range of clinical knowledge and skills, with sound professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Covering the acute ward and in-reach service for respiratory patients.
• Joining a dynamic team of consultants and specialists in a rapidly evolving department.

Skills

General Respiratory Experience

Clinical Risk Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Holistic Patient Care

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)

Tools

IT Expertise

Job description

Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area: General Medicine

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Contract: Fixed term: 24 months

Hours:

• Full time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week

Job ref: 344-3497LCONQEH-D

Site: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

Town: Margate

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (Pro rata where applicable)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for the Consultant in Respiratory medicine posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. You will be joining a team of 6 Consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff in a dynamic, rapidly evolving department.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Applicants with any sub-specialty interests are welcome and will be accommodated. The role will include covering the acute ward as well as the in-reach service.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a local population of around 700,000. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, with a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work.

We also offer up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Possesses a range of clinical knowledge, skills & IT expertise
• Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge
• In-depth expertise in at least one specialist field
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Exercises sound clinical risk management
• Sees patients within a holistic context

Skills and experience

• Full GMC Registration
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
• Higher Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)

Clinical governance

• Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance

Personal/professional attributes

• Consistently safe
• Reassuringly professional
• Clearly communicate
• Respect people and their dignity
• Work as a team
• Take responsibility
• Be a leader

Other requirements

• Candidates must have the ability to travel effectively between sites

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.