A General Hospital in the Channel Islands is seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a passion for Respiratory diagnostics and acute medicine. The hospital\'s Respiratory Medicine team includes 8 Consultant Physicians, supported by junior doctors and a dedicated respiratory team. International and UK-based applications are welcome, with preference given to candidates holding a European Specialist or MRCP qualification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS

• Applicants must hold a CCT/CESR in Respiratory Medicine.
• Experience in bronchoscopy and acute on-call medicine is required.
• The salary will be competitive, dependent on experience or grade.

CORE DUTIES OF THIS ROLE

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory and general medical care, including bronchoscopy procedures and inpatient oversight.
• Supervise and collaborate with a team of junior doctors.
• Support the island’s Respiratory Medicine Service, focusing on conditions like COPD and lung cancer.
• Engage in hospital management activities, including clinical audits and governance.

LIFE IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

The Channel Islands provide a balance of coastal beauty and community living. With top-rated schools, excellent transport links, and ample leisure opportunities, this location is ideal for individuals and families alike. The islands are steeped in history and offer a lifestyle that combines professional fulfillment with personal well-being.

An excellent NHS job opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a prominent NHS Trust in the UK. This NHS job offers CESR Portfolio Pathway support and international applications from IMGs are welcome.

What is the NHS Trust like?

This leading NHS Trust provides extensive health services across a broad region, including acute and community settings. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to high standards of patient care and innovative healthcare solutions. It has received commendable ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is recognized for its effective and compassionate care. Recent government funding has further strengthened its facilities and capabilities, making it an ideal environment for medical professionals seeking to make an impact in a forward-thinking NHS organization.

What is the department & team like?

The Respiratory Medicine Department offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient specialist services. Inpatient care ward features 28 beds and recently received an enhanced ventilation refurbishment. The ward includes a dedicated treatment room with a mobile Sonosite Ultrasound, ensuring top-notch, consultant-led care. Daily multidisciplinary team meetings facilitate best practices and patient-centered approaches, while medical education and quality improvement are integral to our rounds. Outpatient services include a fully equipped lung function laboratory and a range of lung function tests performed by professional physiologists.

They also offer an ambulatory pleural service and share bronchoscopy lists. EBUS, interventional bronchoscopy, and Thoracoscopy procedures are conducted at the Eastbourne endoscopy unit. A committed secretarial team supports the department, providing dedicated office space and IT facilities for the post holder.

Continued Professional Development

This NHS job offers further training & accreditation within Respiratory Medicine, including CESR Portfolio Pathway Support, access to specialty training, and the opportunity to develop a sub-specialist interest. The Trust emphasizes continuous professional development with structured mentorship, opportunities for research, and involvement in cutting-edge respiratory care practices. You will have the chance to advance your career while contributing to a high-performing team.

What is the location like?

The region offers a high quality of life with a mix of scenic landscapes and cultural attractions. It boasts charming towns, beautiful coastlines, and vibrant countryside. With excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living costs compared to major cities, it provides a welcoming environment for international doctors and their families. The area is well-connected to major cities, including London, allowing for easy exploration of the UK while enjoying a balanced and enriching lifestyle.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist in Respiratory Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• MRCP UK 

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

Opportunity for Respiratory Medicine specialists with an interest in sleep medicine and ventilation subspecialties at one of the UK\'s most established and renowned NHS Teaching Trusts. The successful candidate will work in both areas, but this is not essential, and if a candidate has limited experience in Sleep/Ventilation but is keen to develop their expertise and take on a role in this area, the department will support with a period of training and mentorship. NUH is one the largest respiratory departments in the country with a wealth of subspecialty services, ranging from asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, ILD including LAM, through lung cancer to
infections including TB. In particular they are a regional centre for complex ventilation and sleep. Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctor, Specialist grade or Consultant grade are welcomed. 

What is the NHS Trust like?

Established in 2006 through a merger of two hospitals, the Trust stands as a cornerstone of healthcare in the city, boasting a prominent position in supporting the health and wellness of its local populace. Renowned for its contributions to research, education, and innovation, the Trust delivers secondary care services to over one million individuals in the county and specialized tertiary care to patients throughout the East Midlands. With approximately 17,000 employees spread across three sites, the Trust operates under a budget of under £1 billion, maintaining 90 wards and 1,700 beds. Serving as a linchpin for district general services to 2.5 million residents and surrounding communities, the Trust\'s specialized services extend care to 4.5 million individuals from across the East Midlands and beyond for select services. As a teaching institution, the Trust nurtures strong partnerships with the local University and other regional universities. The Trust assumes a pivotal role in the education and training of medical professionals, nurturing the development of doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare staff.

What is the Respiratory Medicine Department & Team like?

NUH is one the largest respiratory departments in the country with a wealth of subspecialty services, ranging from asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, ILD including LAM, through lung cancer to infections including TB. In particular they are a regional centre for complex ventilation and sleep. The Respiratory service runs on both campuses; therefore cross site working is a requirement of the post. Respiratory inpatient beds are currently predominantly on the City campus. NUH has a dedicated respiratory assessment unit (RAU), taking direct admissions via 999 ambulance service, as well as transfers from the Emergency Department based at Queen’s Medical Centre campus. RAU has 20 beds, including 4 side rooms, and is led by a strong team of nurses, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and a team of doctors, including a dedicated Trust grade post. On the QMC campus we have the 12 bedded Advanced Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU). The Respiratory team also provides in-reach cover to the Emergency department and acute medical admissions area based on the QMC campus. The successful candidate will join a team of 24 NHS Respiratory consultants and 8 academics, who also have a wide range of sub-specialty interests. The consultant team is supported by 8 middle grade doctors and a team of nurse specialists across COPD, lung cancer, oxygen, ILD, Asthma and TB. We also have Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) supporting the acute pathway and some chronic disease clinics.

What is life like in East Midlands of England?

The city offers a dynamic blend of urban and rural settings, catering to diverse lifestyles for doctors living nearby. The city boasts esteemed schools and universities, and the transportation links are robust, connecting locally and to neighboring cities and airports. Housing options range from historic properties in the city center to modern developments in suburban areas, accommodating various preferences and budgets.

Career Development & Further Opportunities Available at the NHS Trust

The department has a strong research reputation and we are proud to have team members with national and international profiles. A new consultant will join a well-established team and will help us to consolidate and expand the services we provide.  The trust has an active education/teaching programme which is supported by the consultant team.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory, Sleep and/or ventilation
• Specialist Qualification in Respiratory Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP UK or MRCPI (or any other GMC recognised qualification)
• Experience of working in Respiratory, Sleep and/or ventilation

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Respiratory, Sleep and/or ventilation
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

Discover an exciting opportunity as a Specialty Doctor in Acute & General Internal Medicine, you\'ll be a driving force in reshaping the future of acute care in the captivating region in Scotland! Embrace the chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to revolutionizing medical care. The hospital you will be assigned to proudly serves its community, offering essential emergency, acute, and elective services. Be a part of a team that champions local care, ensuring patients receive support within their familiar surroundings.

Delve into the Medicine Department\'s transformation and collaborate closely with the Emergency Department, backed by adept hospital management. Experience unwavering support within a contemporary, well-equipped environment. The department sits within a health board that stands as a pillar of healthcare excellence in Scotland, collaborating with national bodies to deliver quality care. With around 14,000 staff, it oversees clinical governance and provides specialized hospital services. It serves as a tertiary and teaching center, delivering specialized care to the North of Scotland.

It is located in a place that captivates with its landscapes. From coastal tranquility to fertile expanses, this region offers a soothing commute amid picturesque beauty. Navigate well-maintained roads with a tranquil pace, enjoying a connection with nature as you journey.

The opportunity extends to education, with advanced facilities and affiliations with institutions like the University of the Highlands and Islands. For IMGs seeking CESR, this is your pathway to growth.

Seize the chance for leadership, teaching, research, and continued professional development. Whether a new consultant or an experienced practitioner, you\'ll thrive within a supportive network of high-caliber professionals.

In summary, embark on a journey that combines medical excellence, natural allure, and career growth. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Acute & General internal Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist in Acute & General internal Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP UK
• Experience of working in Acute & General internal Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Acute & General internal Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic & determined Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a close-knit department that works together to provide the best quality of service to their patients. The department sits within the Integrated Adult Care Directorate and is part of the Cardiorespiratory Clinical Business Unit. The department is part of an NHS Trust that is busy, exciting and diverse place to work. This is a perfect chance for Consultants in Respiratory Medicine looking to grow their career in the NHS.

The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 

The NHS Trust was formed in August 2010 through the integration of two health services. Currently the NHS Trust employs 3,600 that provides services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. The NHS Trust strongly believe that their employees are their greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – the NHS Trust\'s way of engaging staff - they empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in their care.

The Trust provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at their two main hospitals. The NHS Trust provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the home birthing team. They also offer outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

This is a perfect time to join the NHS Trust they will provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be a role model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate and whole organisation level.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

The Department of Respiratory Medicine is a team of five full time Consultants who are responsible for the delivery of COPD, Lung Cancer, Pleural and TB services in this Trust. The junior medical team comprise one Specialty Registrar, a Trust Grade registrar, one CMT Senior House Officer, one FY2, three FY1 doctors and a physician associate. The department has a dedicated chest x-ray facilities, and a lung function laboratory. They also have a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite that accommodates full diagnostic bronchoscopy and EBUS facilities.

The ward currently has 27 beds on one of their sites, including four negative pressure side rooms, and provides acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV). There are also 14 beds on another site. The in-patient work also involves reviewing ward referrals. The respiratory firm receives a large number of ward referrals (20-25 per week) from other medical teams. The TB caseload is 100 notifications per year. The TB team is well staffed by 4 WTE nurses & 0.6 WTE case worker to provide latent TB screening, screening for immunosuppressive therapies, direct-observed therapy, community outreach as well as inpatient support.

The post holder is expected to lead the development of an outpatient sleep and ventilation service. The post holder is expected to provide General Internal Medicine and specialist respiratory and TB medicine service; this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department and the patient flow across the Directorate.

WHAT IS THE AREA LIKE?

Living in the area means that you will never be short of something to do! The area is a bustling area and offers a great selection of shops, restaurants, transport links and leisure facilities. The successful candidate can enjoy a jog in the local parks. There are a variety of pubs and clubs located in the town centre. Residents also have access to some excellent outdoors locations.

The area is a trendy, up-and-coming area on the road to becoming the golden town of London with the government dedicating a £5.7 billion regeneration budget to build new homes, hotels and public spaces including a new Westfield shopping centre. It’s a great place to visit and an even greater place to buy a home. Croydon is also part of London’s premier tram network. A unique way to explore the area as a visitor. Connecting to Wimbledon, Beckenham and Merton, as many as 30 million people use the tram every year.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

The NHS Trust is a teaching hospital, and works in partnership with St Georges University of London to provide the highest possible quality of medical education. Involvement in high quality research & development is strongly encouraged at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, as this supports both the delivery of high quality clinical care. The undertaking of research within a job plan should be discussed during appraisal and as part of job planning activities. 

CUH offers newly appointed Consultants 4 free coaching/mentoring sessions. This is in line with the GMC’s recommendations for Good Medical Practice. The success of coaching and mentoring is aimed at establishing effective relationships with mentors based upon mutual respect, honesty and understanding, combined with structured questioning to enable the mentee to find their own solutions.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
UK based candidates:

• Specialist register, or within 6-12 months of completing CESR

EEA candidates: 

• Specialisation in Respiratory Medicine
• Consultant experience

Non-EEA candidates:

• Consultant experience
• Preferably MRCP

An outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic & determined Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a close-knit department that works together to provide the best quality of service to their patients. The department sits within the Integrated Adult Care Directorate and is part of the Cardiorespiratory Clinical Business Unit. The department is part of an NHS Trust that is busy, exciting and diverse place to work. This is a perfect chance for Consultants in Respiratory Medicine looking to grow their career in the NHS.

The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 

The NHS Trust was formed in August 2010 through the integration of two health services. Currently the NHS Trust employs 3,600 that provides services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. The NHS Trust strongly believe that their employees are their greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – the NHS Trust\'s way of engaging staff - they empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in their care.

The Trust provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at their two main hospitals. The NHS Trust provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the home birthing team. They also offer outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

This is a perfect time to join the NHS Trust they will provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be a role model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate and whole organisation level.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

The Department of Respiratory Medicine is a team of five full time Consultants who are responsible for the delivery of COPD, Lung Cancer, Pleural and TB services in this Trust. The junior medical team comprise one Specialty Registrar, a Trust Grade registrar, one CMT Senior House Officer, one FY2, three FY1 doctors and a physician associate. The department has a dedicated chest x-ray facilities, and a lung function laboratory. They also have a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite that accommodates full diagnostic bronchoscopy and EBUS facilities.

The ward currently has 27 beds on one of their sites, including four negative pressure side rooms, and provides acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV). There are also 14 beds on another site. The in-patient work also involves reviewing ward referrals. The respiratory firm receives a large number of ward referrals (20-25 per week) from other medical teams. The TB caseload is 100 notifications per year. The TB team is well staffed by 4 WTE nurses & 0.6 WTE case worker to provide latent TB screening, screening for immunosuppressive therapies, direct-observed therapy, community outreach as well as inpatient support.

The post holder is expected to lead the development of an outpatient sleep and ventilation service. The post holder is expected to provide General Internal Medicine and specialist respiratory and TB medicine service; this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department and the patient flow across the Directorate.

WHAT IS THE AREA LIKE?

Living in the area means that you will never be short of something to do! The area is a bustling area and offers a great selection of shops, restaurants, transport links and leisure facilities. The successful candidate can enjoy a jog in the local parks. There are a variety of pubs and clubs located in the town centre. Residents also have access to some excellent outdoors locations.

The area is a trendy, up-and-coming area on the road to becoming the golden town of London with the government dedicating a £5.7 billion regeneration budget to build new homes, hotels and public spaces including a new Westfield shopping centre. It’s a great place to visit and an even greater place to buy a home. Croydon is also part of London’s premier tram network. A unique way to explore the area as a visitor. Connecting to Wimbledon, Beckenham and Merton, as many as 30 million people use the tram every year.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

The NHS Trust is a teaching hospital, and works in partnership with St Georges University of London to provide the highest possible quality of medical education. Involvement in high quality research & development is strongly encouraged at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, as this supports both the delivery of high quality clinical care. The undertaking of research within a job plan should be discussed during appraisal and as part of job planning activities. 

CUH offers newly appointed Consultants 4 free coaching/mentoring sessions. This is in line with the GMC’s recommendations for Good Medical Practice. The success of coaching and mentoring is aimed at establishing effective relationships with mentors based upon mutual respect, honesty and understanding, combined with structured questioning to enable the mentee to find their own solutions.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
UK based candidates:

• Specialist register, or within 6-12 months of completing CESR

EEA candidates: 

• Specialisation in Respiratory Medicine
• Consultant experience

Non-EEA candidates:

• Consultant experience
• Preferably MRCP

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Medicine to join a friendly and enthusiastic team in the North West of England. 
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in securing CESR within 1 - 2 years. The post involves out-patient and in-patient duties and a regular commitment to both in-reach into the medical admissions unit and on-call for general medicine.

What is the trust like?

The Trust was formed on 1 October 2019 with the merger of two large tertiary trusts partnering with wider areas of the North West of England to become one of the first 14 areas nationally to be confirmed as an Integrated Care System. The trust services to a half a million people. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ over 6500 members of staff.

What is the department like? 

The department consists of 5 consultants along with 3 full time nurse specialists, 2 part time sleep nurse specialists, 1 registrar, 2 trainees and 4 FY doctors in the department. The ward is a 23-bedded unit typically ranging 5-8 patients per days. The hospitals is a modern 27 bedded unit for both Respiratory and general medical patients usually shared by 2-3 consultants in the department.

The service has had a significant modernisation in the last few years expanding junior doctors into subspecialties like Lung Cancer focussing more on EBUS with lymph node aspirate and biopsy, a dedicated plural procedures room, improved thoracoscopy business cases, 10 brand new non-invasive ventilation machines, Participation in the regional asthma network / MDT, Participation in the regional Interstitial Lung Disease Network.

CESR
International candidates are welcome and CESR will be supported. Direct input will be provided on a regular basis from the Clinical Director, with opportunity for shadowing, lists and portfolio building built into the job plan.
The team has recent experience of supporting IMGs with the CESR process, benefiting any newly appointed candidate. 
The remainder of the appointee’s professional time will be deployed flexibly on other clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit and continuing medical education. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Career Development and Opportunties available 

The posts represent a fantastic career opportunity for clinicians with drive and commitment to completing CESR and securing a permanent consultant post. The opportunity to work closely with an experienced consultant and management structure is excellent.This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management. 

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop any particular interest she or he has and a timetable will be agreed in advance, to reflect the particular interests of the applicant, the specialist interests of the existing Consultants, and the needs of the Trust.There is considerable opportunity for an appointee to develop sub-specialist services

Life in the area

This is an opportunity to develop your career in supportive and friendly town in the North West of England, set in fantastic scenery. The local are is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with national parks on your doorstep. 
Cost of living in this area is excellent, making this a brilliant location to settle & buy property. The area provides excellent educational, cultural and sporting facilities, making this a fantastic location for families.

Am I eligible for this role?

To be eligible for this vacancy you will need the following: 

EEA candidates: 

• Recognised European Medical Degree
• European Specialist Qualification in Respiratory or Pulmonary Medicine
• IELTS or OET

Non-EEA candidates: 

• MRCP(UK) 
• GMC Recognised Qualifications
• IELTS or OET 

UK-based candidates: 

• Within six months of CCT or CCT Holder

Overseas respiratory medicine physicians with experience in sub-specialty areas such as lung cancer, EBUS, Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology are encouraged to apply! The department will support any CESR applications to enable IMGs to apply for specialist registration in Respiratory and / or General Medicine.

An opportunity for a Respiratory Medicine Consultant to work for an established NHS Trust that prides itself on delivering high quality care and services. The Trust received a ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC in 2019, with some key areas of outstanding practice. 
This is a great opportunity for overseas Respiratory doctors who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced respiratory or pulmonary IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE? 

The trust is a dynamic and transforming Trust, committed to delivering the highest quality service to the communities it serves. The trust consists of 5 hospitals as well as a number of community locations across the population. The Trust offers a comprehensive range of acute services, with a bed-base of c500, to around 400,000 people in North Kent and South East London. The Trust is geographically located in the North of Kent with excellent transport links including major motorways and train lines to Kent, London and Europe. 

Our Planned Care Centre at one of the hospitals (a multi-provider hospital site) provides a dedicated elective care service for a range of surgical services. It also provides both emergency and elective services and hosts a number of other providers offering the best possible local care to their population

The strategy for the next five years is focused on becoming a learning organisation with continuous improvement at the heart of its culture. The trust’s main aim. Is to improve from “Good” to “Outstanding” and to be recognised as a trust that promotes development of overseas doctors new to the NHS.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

The Respiratory Department is developing a Respiratory Outpatient Clinical area with dedicated facilities for 5 exclusive clinic rooms, a pleural procedure room, MDT/conferencing and training facilities, and two new lung function labs. We have created and are further developing our 6-bedded inpatient Respiratory Support Unit within the Respiratory Ward to provide monitored Level 1 care to patients with Respiratory failure.

With 2 lead consultants and 4 consultants in the department, the department provides extensive services for Lung Cancer, Pleural service, COPD, Respiratory Physiology, TB Service, Bronchiectasis, Interventional Pulmonology including Ambulatory and inpatient pleural service, bronchoscopy, EBUS TBNA, Medical Thoracoscopy & tunnelled indwelling pleural catheters.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

In this Trust, opportunities for clinical research exist. A great many projects are undertaken without the need for additional resources, but if funds are required for the purchase of special equipment or for temporary assistance with staff, financial support may sometimes be obtained locally. Alternatively, applications for research grants may be made to the Region through its Clinical Research and Health Service Research Advisory Committees for short-term projects not exceeding three years. The trust has a strong research governance structure.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that all staff and students have the right development at the right time to deliver the services today and develop the services of tomorrow. Throughout the Trust a variety of professional and subject matter experts provide formal and informal development activities to support statutory, mandatory, professional and quality training and development requirements.  The Trust is committed to the development of all staff irrespective of band or occupation and staff are encouraged to seek development opportunities within the workplace that will enhance professional practice and lead to higher standards of patient care.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE SOUTH EAST?

Placed access to London and rural Kent where living and working in the area gives a great choice of places to live, and relax. London, Bromley, Canterbury, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells are all within easy commuting distance. The Trust sits in the Thames Gateway development area; several housing developments have been completed, but others are in the planning stage.

Kent offers an excellent range of primary and secondary schools. Kent continues to operate a grammar school system, with places allocated by an 11+ examination along with excellent independent schools in the area. 
London is less than an hour away by rail or road. The choice of things to do and see is vast, with museums, national landmarks, cathedrals and ancient churches, theatres with international stage shows and musicals, shopping in the West End and Knightsbridge, Royal Gardens, Parks and Restaurants. The main road from London to Canterbury, the A2 is no more than five minutes away allowing easy access to London, the Kent Coast and the Continent. Just as close is the M25 motorway providing easy access to all the Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow airports, the Home Counties and the national motorway network.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory & Pulmonary Medicine 
• European Specialist Qualification in Respiratory or Pulmonary Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP or equivalent
• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine 

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine 
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

This is a great opportunity for any experienced physicians interested in Respiratory Medicine or Pulmonary Medicine working CESR or specialist registration in the UK.

An outstanding opportunity for experienced Consultants in Respiratory Medicine to join a team of forward thinking department that has supportive colleagues, working together to improve the health of their diverse local population. This is your chance to be a part of an NHS Trust that is committed to providing the best quality care to the people of in their area by attracting and recruiting passionate people who share this commitment. This Trust is one of the largest employers in the region and they are rated as "good" over all by the CQC - with some specific areas rated as "outstanding".

The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 

The Trust is one of the largest organisations in the country and they employ over 6,000 dedicated staff with an annual turnover of £380 million who provides service to 525,000 people that live within the area. Their services are mainly provided from two district general hospitals, both have Emergency Departments and provide care 24 hours a day. They offer a comprehensive range of surgical, medical and maternity services supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

The role of the NHS Trust is to provide the best possible healthcare service to patients, who come first in everything the organisation does. Safe patient care is the Trust's highest priority. They will provide high quality clinical services that achieve and demonstrate optimum clinical outcomes and provide an excellent care experience for patients. The employees will be valued and respected. They will be involved in decisions about the services they provide and offered the training and development that they need to fulfill their roles.

They will operate efficiently and effectively, diagnosing and treating patients in timely fashion and expediting their return to health. They will use their resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of their patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally, and financially sustainable.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 

The department is part of the four divisions the NHS Trust has organised. The respiratory department is a fully integrated department: they provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient specialist services from their two acute sites. They also have a multi-disciplinary integrated respiratory team (RESPS) providing services across both acute sites, in the community and in the patients homes. The inpatient respiratory care is based on their main ward, which is a 28 bedded medical ward with a high turnover of acute respiratory and medical patients.

There are two consultants covering the ward in patients and referrals at any one time. The department meets daily with their multidisciplinary team attended by doctors in training, nursing staff, social service and physiotherapy teams to ensure efficient, safe, consultant led best practice and patient centred care. They incorporate medical education, audit and quality improvement into their ward rounds with their doctors in training to inspire and encourage learning. They are looking for a colleague who shares their values in best practice to join them to develop their service and work further.

The appointee will be expected to help develop and enhance the general and respiratory medicine services for both inpatients and out-patients. The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care in the Division and to participate in incident reporting, risk management, mortality reviews and Divisional Clinical Governance Meetings.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

The region has a natural beauty. The area has some fantastic natural features, and many areas of outstanding natural beauty that include the medieval heathland and forests. It also has beaches and harbours where people can go to during their dayoffs.

Besides its natural beauty, there's a rich array of accommodation options, ranging from the five star Grand Hotel on Eastbourne seafront to quaint B&Bs set amid beautiful Sussex countryside. East Sussex offers a rich array of culture, with art galleries such as the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings and the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne and an array of theatre and entertainment venues such as the De La Warr Pavillion in Bexhill, Congress and Deveonshire Park Theatres in Eastbourne and the White Rock Theatre in Hastings.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD). If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants. 

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• European Specialist Qualification

Non-EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

This is a fantastic opportunity for profiles of respiratory physician, with excellent support for CESR, and sub-specialty development. 

An excellent opportunity for an experienced medicine specialists with an interest in to join a Scottish NHS Trust that serves half a million people in the North of Scotland. The post if suitable for international doctors with good experience in internal medicine and with a specialty interest in one of the major medical sub-specialties. The post can be shaped around an individual and their passions, and experience, though the role will have strong grounding in general medicine. 

Applications are welcomed from overseas applicants, with the trust able to offer some support and guidance with CESR applications where possible. 

WHAT IS THE NHS BOARD LIKE? 

The NHS Board came into operation in 1 April 2004. The NHS Board oversees the taking-forward of Scotland\'s national health agenda, tailored to the needs of the local population of half-a-million people spread over 3,000 square miles of city, town, village and rural communities. The Trust is able to achieve this by being a high-level board of governance and having a strategic leadership. The NHS Board pride themselves on their ability to provide essential emergency and acute as well as elective services locally, advocating for their patients to be cared for close to home. They have developed strong professional links with their GP practices, community hospitals, social work teams and local services to provide comprehensive and integrated pathways of care.

WHAT IS THE MEDICINE DIVISION LIKE? 

The Department is reconfigured and modernised so that the patients are provided with high quality clinical care from pre-hospital and community based care to tertiary centre and home. This is being achieved in partnership with the Emergency Department team with support from the Hospital Management Team, with whom we have an excellent working relationship. The department is committed to developing an integrated and equitable medical service for patient care across the Trust\'s hospitals. This strategy will provide significant career development in a wide range of medical specialties and align to service delivery models across Grampian with increased opportunities for research, education and clinical management for those with an interest in these areas.  

The post holders will join a well-established multi-disciplinary team and the successful candidates will be supported working in a modern, friendly and well equipped hospital.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN NORTH SCOTLAND FOR ACUTE & GENERAL MEDICINE CONSULTANTS? 

North Scotland offers a wild landscape unlike anything you may have experienced before. From the outer reaches of the Scottish Islands and fishing villages along the coastline, to the natural wilderness of the Highlands inland, there is so much to see, do and explore. It is a great environment especially for candidates that love the outdoors. The area is safe, friendly and welcoming. It also has a fantastic local schools available. Furthermore, the local area is famed for it\'s microclimate of good weather, sun, and warm summers.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE NHS BOARD?

With an extremely active education / teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to be involved in teaching, educational duties, research and CPD. Furthermore, those with sub-specialty interests will be encouraged to develop the specialty, strengthen the links with the nearby large specialist centre, and to grow the care network of that specialty across the region. There is particular opportunity to do this in Nephrology, Respiratory and Neurology and Stroke Medicine. Participation in research and educational activities will always be encouraged.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Acute & General Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist in Acute & General Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in Acute & General Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Acute & General Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An opportunity for a Respiratory Medicine Consultant to work for an established NHS Trust that prioritises the highest quality care and experience for their patients, as well as ensures the wellbeing of their dedicated staff, who have been exemplary throughout the pandemic. This is a great opportunity for overseas Respiratory Medicine Doctors who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE? 
They were established as an NHS Trust in April 1991, and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. Since then, the Trust provides a good quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the people of several counties. The Trust manages three different hospitals/centres. The Trust is currently responsible for the provision of a range of community services for people across several areas, working in partnership with local GPs and another NHS Trust.

The NHS Trust employs almost 5,000 members of staff, have 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust established a campaign that encourages all staff, regardless of their role, to introduce themselves to the patients and visitors whom they come in contact with and they feel strongly that they should support the campaign to ensure this basic human touch is adopted by all. 

The NHS Trust truly gives importance not only to their patients, but also to their staff members - the Trust believes that in order to give their patients the best quality, compassionate care, they also need to look after their colleagues! 

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 
The Respiratory Medicine Team is a fully integrated team that works closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team that is involved with the care and support of patients with Respiratory illness. They are involved in both the acute management of patients admitted to Hospital as well as the chronic disease management of respiratory patients. They liaise closely with both primary and secondary care.

The Department has 5 services:

1. Ward 5 - 32 Acute Respiratory beds; 2 Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) beds.
2. Lung Function Testing (including patient flight assessments)
3. Specialist Radiology Services
4. Tuberculosis, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Clinics
5. Pulmonary Oncology Clinics

The Service covers all respiratory patients in the acute trust and community. The Team offers support to patients at home following acute exacerbation of their chronic respiratory condition that has required admission in to hospital. They provide support and information for lung cancer patients and palliative care for patients who have non-malignant disease. The team also provides education for all staff.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust is located in North West England, where it is historic, ceremonial and beautiful. There are parks, open spaces & museums amongst many other things. If you enjoy a walking with beautiful scenery, you can go to several parks where it is also allowed to go cycling & horse riding. There are several schools to choose from! Its also close to Manchester, a very popular place to live or visit. 

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing education as laid down by the Royal College and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. In addition, the post holders will be required to attend mandatory and essential training in line with Trust policy. Their ultimate aim is to improve the quality of health care for the population covered by the local health care services, by PGMDE (which focuses on training of junior staff) and CME (which targets senior staff both Consultant and non-Consultant career grade staff).

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist in Respiratory Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Respiratory Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

This is an excellent consultant opportunity for respiratory physician to join a high-performing and well-regarded NHS Trust in the East of England. Applicants on the specialist register with CCT or CESR, or those not yet on the register can be considered, as the trust will support overseas candidates. The trust is the one of the largest NHS organisations in the East of England region, with their scale of size providing exciting opportunities for research, development, innovation, education and training. They have a track record of recruiting the best calibre consultants from within the UK and from overseas.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?

The trusts provides both acute hospital and community health care and was formed on 1 July 2018 from the merger of 2 of the main hospitals in the area. The new trust has nearly 10,000 staff and an annual budget in 2019/20 of over £715 million. Currently, The trust has two main acute hospitals in the East of England; 

As a trust services include accident and emergency; critical care; planned medical and surgical care, consultant and midwifery-led maternity, neonatal and paediatric care; diagnostic and therapy services; and since October 2015 community hospitals and specialist community services . Community midwifery services are provided to the population of the area. 

WHAT IS THE RESPIRATORY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?

The service are looking for individuals able to run subspecialty respiratory medicine for a population of over 800,000. They wish to develop existing specialist sleep and NIV services and create specialty services in lung cancer and intervention, Bronchiectasis, lung infection, and asthma. Individuals with an interest in any of these sub-speciality areas would be considered. 

Both the Hospitals have well established and progressive units providing a wide range of respiratory services to the local population. They pride themselves on their reputation for being a cohesive, supportive and friendly departments. The trust is developing a model of partnership bringing exciting new service development opportunities. To complement the established services they are looking to develop specialist respiratory services to serve the combined catchment areas of both trusts of over 800,000. Growing the department, the service are appointing x2 Consultants who will be based primarily at Ipswich Hospital, one as a replacement post and one new post to expand our compliment to 6 full time Consultants. They aim to make further appointments in due course with the aim of working towards a 7 day service.

They have recently expanded their provision of undergraduate medical education on both sites and there are opportunities for appointees to be formally involved in their education programme. Students from the University of Cambridge University and Norwich medical school are taught in the respiratory department at one of the hospitals. We would welcome applications from those with an interest in medical education. The Respiratory Consultants do not participate in the acute medical take rota, although any appointee may be able to join the rota if they wish.
A procedure room is being created on the new high dependency ward. The trust is currently building a new ambulatory care unit which our department will have access to. The trust is planning to increase ambulatory and interventional services, and would support service development in these areas. They currently have access at Ipswich to Bronchoscopy, Linear EBUS and a full pleural service. They are looking to develop physician led cancer diagnostics with ultrasound guided biopsy and radial EBUS. Medical thoracoscopy is carried out in one of the hospitals along with a future prospect in expanding to the other site as well. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

The county of local town are a fantastic location for doctors and their families wishing to live in the South East of England, close to London but without the high cost of living and property that is associated with life in London. You will find all the amenities required for a family in the region, with excellent schools, transport links and availability of housing both short and long term. You can live in the pretty and historic local town, or in the various little towns and villages dotted around the region. Neither urban town life or rural life is ever too far away and there is something for everyone here!

Suffolk and Essex are holiday destinations for a reason. The beautiful stretch of coastline along Suffolk and Essex offers everything from the pier and heritage of Southwold, the amusements at Clacton to sights such as Thorpeness’ House in the Clouds. 

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

The department supports the consultants with opportunities to support the multi-professional teaching and development along with active participation in teaching programmes for Foundation, IMT, GP, Higher Specialty Training. 
Consultants on the specialist register will be given autonomy and will freedom to develop their special interests, with access to additional leadership, research and teaching duties available for those that want it. 
All consultants will receive a full induction process and will be involved in clinical audit and governance.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Gastroenterology
• European Specialist Qualification in Gastroenterology

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP or equivalent
• Experience of working in Gastroenterology 

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Gastroenterology 
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

This is a great opportunity for any experienced physicians interested in Respiratory physicians working CESR or specialist registration in the UK.