Respiratory Medicine Consultant (Locum or Substantive)

Job type:Permanent
Location:North East
Salary/Rate:Up to £139,882 p.a for 10 PAs
Grade:Consultant
Specialty:Respiratory Medicine
Job ref:5050
Post Date:04.11.24
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About the Role

Join a high-performing hospital in the North East with a proven track record of success! Rated "Good" by the CQC, is an ideal place to further your career in healthcare. We are excited to invite dynamic and innovative professionals to join the Acute Medicine and Medicine Specialties Teams at this pivotal time. With bold ambitions for our patient-focused services, our team is dedicated to delivering top-quality clinical care and expanding to provide a robust 7-day service. To achieve this, they are increasing the consultant physician workforce by 50% over the next two years, alongside a significant growth in junior medical and clinical support staff.

They are currently seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to advance and develop the Respiratory Services. You’ll play a key role in building the reputation as the leading local provider of respiratory care, including the dedicated Respiratory Support Units, lung cancer services, and procedures like bronchoscopy and EBUS, as well as general respiratory clinics. 

Main Duties of the Role
Successful candidates will join a team of 11 respiratory consultants and one SAS doctor across two acute sites. Supported by a comprehensive team of specialist respiratory nurses and diagnostic services at the main hospitals and a community hospital, post holders will manage outpatient clinics at their primary base and conduct additional clinics in our community hospitals. These include general respiratory and cancer clinics, with the option to develop a subspecialty interest.

The position involves working within a weekly specialty rota for ward and Respiratory Support Unit (RSU) coverage (in-hours only), along with participation in an unselected medical on-call rota at the Acute Medical Unit in collaboration with physician and acute care teams. Procedures such as EBUS, bronchoscopy, and pleural work are conducted on our primary acute sites, with full support from our medical day units.

For those interested in combining clinical work with research or educational opportunities, we offer support and guidance toward academic career paths. 

Become part of a forward-thinking team committed to leading the future of respiratory care. Join us in making a difference for patients and the community.

Requirements include:
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice 
  • Experience of lung cancer investigation and management
  • Experience of medical teaching
  • EBUS competence is desirable
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
If you are interested in this role then please do not hesitate to get in contact with sally@indigohealthcare.co.uk +44 7389 721918

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