Locum Respiratory Consultant (Lung Cancer & Screening Programme)

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

In-house course learning directory

Subsidised restaurant

Generous on-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a sub-specialty interest in Lung Cancer for a fixed-term 6‑month post. The role offers a substantive pathway with leadership across MDTs, clinics and diagnostic pathways in a trusted, patient‑focussed setting.

The post emphasises clinical leadership, innovation and high standards of care, with opportunities to contribute to research, audits and education while supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

• Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine.
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and undergraduate levels.
• Evidence of completed and published research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair the Lung Cancer MDT to drive patient outcomes across surgery, oncology, radiology and pathology.
• Chair weekly Radiology meetings focusing on thoracic imaging and review of cancer cases.
• Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways; deliver Lung Cancer outpatient clinics.

Skills

Respiratory Medicine

Lung Cancer

Teaching

Job description

Consultant

Main area Respiratory Medicine Grade Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 230-22144229-PCD-C

Site George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Town Nuneaton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is"to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join#TeamEliot.

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We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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

Other:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.

In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke‑free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that