Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Main area: General Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract: Fixed term: 24 months
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref: 344-3497LCONQEH-D
Site: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Town: Margate
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (Pro rata where applicable)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for the Consultant in Respiratory medicine posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. You will be joining a team of 6 Consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff in a dynamic, rapidly evolving department.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will have extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Applicants with any sub-specialty interests are welcome and will be accommodated. The role will include covering the acute ward as well as the in-reach service.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a local population of around 700,000. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, with a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work.
We also offer up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* Possesses a range of clinical knowledge, skills & IT expertise
* Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge
* In-depth expertise in at least one specialist field
* Displays sound professional judgement
* Exercises sound clinical risk management
* Sees patients within a holistic context
Skills and experience
* Full GMC Registration
* The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
* Higher Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)
Clinical governance
* Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance
Personal/professional attributes
* Consistently safe
* Reassuringly professional
* Clearly communicate
* Respect people and their dignity
* Work as a team
* Take responsibility
* Be a leader
Other requirements
* Candidates must have the ability to travel effectively between sites
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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