Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Lung Cancer
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Barts Health NHS TrustConsultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine with a specialist interest in Lung Cancer10 PA PostSt Barthomew's Hospital
This is a permanent full time Consultant appointment in our dynamic Respiratory department.
The post has arisen to support the increased work created by the introduction of Lung Cancer Screening Service and the Sarcoma clinic and will cover general respiratory inpatient and some general medicine inpatient work, primarily at the St Bartholomew's and Royal London Hospital sites, with the RDC and some outpatient work based at Mile End Hospital. We would also expect the post holders to look at novel ways of working, particularly around outpatients and the RDC.
The post holders will work with Drs Ruparelia and Singh, Clinical Directors and
Main duties of the jobThe post has arisen to support the increased work created by the introduction of Lung Cancer Screening Service and the Sarcoma clinic and will cover general respiratory inpatient and some general medicine inpatient work, primarily at the St Bartholomew's and Royal London Hospital sites, with the RDC and some outpatient work based at Mile End Hospital. We would also expect the post holders to look at novel ways of working, particularly around outpatients and the RDC.
The post holders will work with Drs Ruparelia and Singh, Clinical Directors and Dr Angela Wong (RDC Lead), Lead Clinicians and other colleagues in the department in the care of lung cancer and general respiratory patients. They will be expected to join a weekend respiratory and consultant rota for inpatient ward rounds and on call.
The post holders will also be expected to undertake an active interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups. They will be encouraged to undertake research and play a full part in the clinical governance issues of the Respiratory Medicine department and the Trust.
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Job responsibilitiesThe post has arisen to support the increased work created by the introduction of Lung Cancer Screening Service and the Sarcoma clinic and will cover general respiratory inpatient and some general medicine inpatient work, primarily at the St Bartholomews and Royal London Hospital sites, with the RDC and some outpatient work based at Mile End Hospital. We would also expect the post holders to look at novel ways of working, particularly around outpatients and the RDC.
The post holders will work with Drs Ruparelia and Singh, Clinical Directors and Dr Angela Wong (RDC Lead), Lead Clinicians and other colleagues in the department in the care of lung cancer and general respiratory patients. They will be expected to join a weekend respiratory and consultant rota for inpatient ward rounds and on call.
The post holders will also be expected to undertake an active interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups. They will be encouraged to undertake research and play a full part in the clinical governance issues of the Respiratory Medicine department and the Trust.
Person Specification Qualifications- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview) or be on the Specialist Register
- MD or PhD
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine, G(I)M
- Evidence of broad general respiratory medicine training
- Fully trained and independent in bronchoscopy and preferably endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and teaching.
- Previous experience of research and clinical trials.
- Peer reviewed publications
- Teaching qualification
- Excellent communicator verbal and written
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Innovative and adaptable to change
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.