Locum Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine and GIM

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dynamic Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine for a 12-month fixed-term role. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care, with opportunities for service development and training. The ideal candidate will possess GMC Registration and experience in respiratory medicine.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and MRCP required.
• CCT in Respiratory or General Medicine or nearing completion.
• Broad-based training experience in General Medicine mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient ward cover and outpatient work in respiratory medicine.
• Collaborate with Consultants to develop services, particularly in sleep medicine.
• Participate in teaching of undergraduates and postgraduate trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Research experience

Education

Full GMC Registration and MRCP

CCT in Respiratory Medicine

MBBS or equivalent

Tools

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job summary

Locum Consultant post in Respiratory Medicine and GIM

(12 months fixed-term contract)

The appointment is for a full-time Locum Consultant Physician within Thoracic Medicine. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to work with the team, sharing the inpatient ward and respiratory outpatient workload, with plenty of scope to develop their own sub speciality interest. Applications are invited from Full time, Part time and Job Share applicants.

The appointment is for a full-time Consultant Physician within Respiratory Medicine and GIM.

Applications are invited from Full time, Part time and Job Share applicants.

If a person is appointed as a part-time or job share position modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the chart below for an indicative job plan denoting the allocation of programmed activities - please note that this is suggested only, and is subject to confirmation with the post-holder. There is scope for tailoring the job plan to the sub speciality interests of the successful applicant. We would welcome candidates to reach out to the department to discuss the role if considering applying.

The post involves a mixture of inpatient ward cover and out patient work; including lung cancer clinic and MDT, a pleural list and general respiratory clinic. EBUS may or may not be included, dependent upon the applicant.

Successful candidates should have obtained CCT in Respiratory and General (Internal) medicine or be within 6 months at the time of appointment. The respiratory departments at Chelsea & Westminster hospital trust provide comprehensive in-and out-patient respiratory services including state of the art interventional bronchoscopy, non-invasive ventilation, sleep diagnostics & therapeutics, lung cancer, airway and TB services. There are significant teaching & training opportunities for both consultants and more junior trainees and both departments are research-active.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have over 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £30 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EIC-LCON-0403

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Job description Job responsibilities

The appointment is for a full-time Consultant Physician within Respiratory Medicine and GIM.

Applications are invited from Full time, Part time and Job Share applicants. If a person is appointed as a part-time or job share position modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop services in Respiratory medicine in particular sleep medicine.

Job description Job responsibilities

The appointment is for a full-time Consultant Physician within Respiratory Medicine and GIM.

Applications are invited from Full time, Part time and Job Share applicants. If a person is appointed as a part-time or job share position modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop services in Respiratory medicine in particular sleep medicine.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration and MRCP
• On specialist register or within 6 months of completion for CCT in Respiratory Medicine
• The candidate should be accredited in General Medicine
• MBBS or equivalent registerable medical qualification
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.

Desirable

• Sub-speciality interest

Experience Essential

• Evidence of broad based training experience in General Medicine
• Experience in audit and research

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• High level of Respiratory Skills
• Competent Leadership, Organisational, Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake the role of Consultant.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduate trainees
• Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota
• IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the government's agenda for its modernisation
• IT skills and computer literacy
• Awareness of local needs and issues
• Publications in Respiratory Medicine

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration and MRCP
• On specialist register or within 6 months of completion for CCT in Respiratory Medicine
• The candidate should be accredited in General Medicine
• MBBS or equivalent registerable medical qualification
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.

Desirable

• Sub-speciality interest

Experience Essential

• Evidence of broad based training experience in General Medicine
• Experience in audit and research

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• High level of Respiratory Skills
• Competent Leadership, Organisational, Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake the role of Consultant.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduate trainees
• Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota
• IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the government's agenda for its modernisation
• IT skills and computer literacy
• Awareness of local needs and issues
• Publications in Respiratory Medicine

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)