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Main area
Respiratory
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
344-8579CONQEH-B
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QEQM Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (pro rata where applicable)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine vacancy at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as part of a major expansion of Respiratory services.

This post is based at The Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.

You will be joining a team of 7 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. An increased administrative & secretarial team to support clinical staff with adequate offices with IT equipment.

Main duties of the job

The working pattern is divided into 3 blocks of clinical work (ward, post-take ward rounds, in-reach and clinic/procedures), although this is under discussion to adapt the service to the changing needs.

We have weekly Bronchoscopy, EBUS and Pleural list (including indwelling pleural drain insertion). The role will include covering the acute respiratory ward as well as the respiratory consultation or in-reach service. There will be opportunity to do general respiratory and lung cancer outpatient clinics. We are in the process in establishing subspecialty clinics. There will be opportunity to participate in the MDTs for lung cancer, ILD, TB, Vasculitis and Lung volume reduction. If able, you can take part in the Acute General Medicine On-call rota and will be encouraged. 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

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 don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change. 

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Possesses 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
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
  • CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
  • The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)

Clinical governance

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of knowledge around clinical and financial governance

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 policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge 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
Reece Trythall
Job title
Deputy General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07970789090
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