Locum Respiratory Consultant: Lung Transplant & PH Flexible

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with Lung Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. This six-month post (10PA) supports lung transplant and related services, with flexible working and teaching commitments.

The appointee will conduct inpatient/outpatient assessments, participate in the MDT, contribute to bronchoscopy and biopsy services, and join on-call rotas.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered medical practitioner and eligible to join the Specialist Register within six months.
• Experience in lung transplantation or pulmonary hypertension is desirable but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient lung transplant assessments and post-transplant care.
• Participate in weekly MDT and rotation for lung transplant physician of the week.
• Bronchoscopy and transbronchial biopsy service support.
• Pulmonary hypertension outpatient and inpatient assessment including MDT.
• Support adult respiratory service inpatient and outpatient work.
• Contribute to on-call rotas for Lung Transplant and General Respiratory.

Skills

Lung transplantation

Pulmonary hypertension

Bronchoscopy

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with Lung Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. This six-month post (10PA) supports lung transplant and related services, with flexible working and teaching commitments.

The appointee will conduct inpatient/outpatient assessments, participate in the MDT, contribute to bronchoscopy and biopsy services, and join on-call rotas.