Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Job Description

Respiratory consultants with aspirations to attain consultant status in the NHS via CESR or CCT are urged to apply. 

Joining an established and settled team of 8 respiratory consultants across both sites in the trust, the department has well managed services in lung cancer, sleep, bronchiectasis and COPD. 

Whilst any subspecialty is welcome those with asthma, ILD or cancer interests would be especially desirable.

This hospital in the trust is concentrated on the Respiratory outpatient activity and there are established and proactive day hospitals administering omalizumab and IVIG, flush portacaths in addition to well established pathways for ambulatory care of PE and cellulitis.

The hospital has 182 acute medical beds and Monday - Friday all admissions are assessed by the dedicated acute physicians team which allows for a steady and controlled follow of mostly respiratory patients with some general medical patients to the respiratory team.

There is some on call with this position.

Successful applicants will be encouraged to contribute to the teaching provision at the neighboring hospital in the trust.

Requirements for this position are:

• MRCP desirable not essential
• Extensive experience in Respiratory Medicine
• At least 3 years consultant experience, even if outside the UK
• IELTS or OET

Specialists looking for consultant work in the NHS with a clear path to attaining CESR are invited to apply today.