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Job summary

Main area
Respiratory Medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week (GIM on call and full job plan to be discussed)
Job ref
344-9456LCONQEH-B
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2024 23:59

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Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

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 and a dynamic, rapidly evolving department, reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and 7-day respiratory service across the region.

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. Applicants interested in Respiratory Medicine with interests in Intensive care, Infectious diseases or acute medicine will be welcome.

We have weekly EBUS and Pleural list (including IPC insertion).  The role will include covering the acute ward as well as the in-reach service.  There has been a recent substantial increase in the number of respiratory nurses to support both inpatient and outpatient respiratory service. The sleep and domiciliary NIV service is one of the largest in the country and following a successful business case recently, has seen an expansion in the staff supporting this large service.

Working for our organisation

Our large district general hospitals, specialist units and community sites provide a vibrant and diverse working environment with the extensive opportunities and teaching facilities you would expect of a large trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. 

Full job plans will be discussed on appointment. Participation in the GIM roster is required for this role.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Training and participation in GIM roster

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • • Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
Desirable criteria
  • • Interest in Pleural services/ Lung cancer/ ILD/Intensive care & Respiratory/ Acute Medicine& Respiratory/ Infectious disease & Respiratory

Skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • • Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance

Personal/Professional Attributes

Essential criteria
  • • Consistently safe • Vigilant about safety • Reassuringly professional • Listen and clearly communicate. • Respect people and their dignity • Work as a team • Take responsibility • Be a leader

Other

Essential criteria
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites Upholds and models the Trust values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jonathan Purday
Job title
Clinical Director QEQM Care Group
Email address
[email protected]
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