Overview

Applications are invited for Consultant in Respiratory medicine posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as part of a major expansion of Respiratory services.You will be joining a team of 14 consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, a team of Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and a dynamic, rapidly evolving service reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and a 7 day respiratory service across the region.About us

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in England. We provide regional services for 1.8 million Kent residents, including vascular surgery, renal services, PPCI and acute stroke intervention. We provide a full range of acute services to around 800,000 local residents with significant investment in acute medical consultants and ambulatory care. The new medical school opened in September 2020 and there are joint positions with KMMS and future opportunities through the Family First scheme.Responsibilities

Extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Sub-specialty interests are welcome and will be accommodated. Roles in Intensive Care, Infectious diseases or acute medicine are also welcomed.Participation in a 7 day respiratory service across the region and involvement with a weekly EBUS and Pleural list (including IPC insertion).Contribute to and support the expansion of sleep and domiciliary NIV services, one of the largest in the country.Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including respiratory nurses, sleep specialists, and respiratory physiology staff.Qualifications and requirements

Essential: Full GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview dateMRCPMinimum English Level 2 (GCSE C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical SchoolDesirable

Higher Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)Interest in Pleural services, Lung Cancer, ILD, Intensive Care and Respiratory, Acute Medicine and Respiratory, or Infectious Disease and RespiratoryClinical governance and professional development

Evidence of participation in AuditEvidence of participation in Complaints ManagementAdditional information

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK Immigration requirements. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata)Contract: Permanent, Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingLength: 10 PA post; details in Supporting Documents section of the original job postingApplication notes

Applications should be written by the applicant. If AI programmes are used, the application may be rejected as part of the assessment process. Some information such as interview dates may be updated; please refer to the original posting for the latest details.

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