Locum Respiratory Consultant (Lung Cancer & Screening Programme)

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; 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 onsite parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a sub-specialty interest in Lung Cancer for a 6‑month fixed term post.

This stand-alone role focuses on clinical leadership in lung cancer pathways, MDT coordination, and development of outpatient clinics, with involvement in screening and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Thorough and broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine.
• Experience in teaching and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of completed and published research; experience in auditing and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Lung Cancer MDT, coordinating across surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and nursing.
• Chair weekly Radiology meetings focusing on thoracic imaging and review of complex lung cancer cases.
• Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways.
• Deliver and develop specialist Lung Cancer outpatient clinics.
• Support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme and advise on onward management.
• Triage referrals daily, support diagnostic pathways including MDT agendas, EBUS, thoracoscopy and pleural procedures.
• Build effective relationships with local and regional cancer networks, radiology and thoracic surgery teams.
• Support Lung cancer specialist nurses and the broader Cancer Team.
• Provide supervisory responsibility for junior doctors and allied health professionals.
• Engage in research, audits, quality improvement, and undergraduate/postgraduate education.
• Participate in general respiratory on-call rota (negotiable).

Skills

Adult Respiratory Medicine

Teaching and education

Research and audit

Job description

Fixed Term for 6 months

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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

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

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 6‑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

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Lead and chairtheLung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), fostering collaboration across surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and nursing to drive best patient outcomes.
• Chair weekly Radiology meetingsfocusing on thoracic imaging, reviewing complex lung cancer and nodule cases.
• Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways.
• Deliver and develop specialistLung Cancer outpatient clinics.
• Support the Lung Cancer Screening Programmein 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 withresearch, audit, quality improvement, andundergraduate/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

• 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

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.

Respiratory Consultant & Lung Cancer Clinical Lead