Job summary
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine (Specialist Interest in Integrated Care) (6 months FTC)
Newham University Hospital - Barts Health NHS Trust
We're looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a special interest in Integrated Care to join our thriving team at Newham University Hospital.
Why join us?
At Barts Health, we're proud to be at the forefront of integrated respiratory care. Our highly successful Respiratory Virtual Ward--staffed by a dedicated team of nurses and physiotherapists--has been recognised nationally for improving outcomes, reducing admissions, and empowering patients to manage their conditions at home.
This post offers you the chance to build on that success, driving innovation in care for people with COPD, asthma, and bronchiectasis, and leading the way in developing new community pathways across North East London.
Main duties of the job
The role
As part of a supportive and growing consultant body, you will:
Provide consultant-led inpatient respiratory care, including bronchoscopy and pleural procedures, on our brand-new Upton Park respiratory ward.
Work closely with primary care, community teams and our Virtual Ward to deliver truly integrated, patient-centred services.
Lead multidisciplinary meetings and educational sessions across care settings.
Contribute to the acute general medical rota (currently 1 in 18, well supported by senior resident doctors).
Take an active role in teaching, training, research and quality improvement.
What we offer you
The chance to be part of one of the largest and most diverse NHS trusts in the UK, with rich opportunities for collaboration and development.
A state-of-the-art recently opened respiratory ward, co-designed with staff and patients, offering modern clinical spaces and welcoming environments.
Trust-funded leadership development and mentorship from experienced consultants.
Protected time for education, research and innovation, with links to Queen Mary University of London and UCLPartners.
A culture built on our WeCare values--welcoming, collaborative, accountable, respectful, and equitable.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
Were seeking an enthusiastic and innovative physician who shares our vision for integrated respiratory care. You will bring:
- GMC registration with licence to practise.
- MRCP (or equivalent).
- CCT in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of completion at interview).
- A track record of delivering excellent clinical care, with evidence of teaching, audit or research.
- Experience in integrated care models, COPD/asthma services, bronchoscopy or pleural ultrasound.
About Barts Health
Serving a population of 2.5 million across east London, Barts Health is home to leading services in trauma, cancer, cardiac, childrens health and more. From the iconic St Bartholomews Hospital to the innovative Newham University Hospital, we combine cutting-edge research with deep community roots. Our ambition is simple: to deliver safe, compassionate and world-class care while tackling health inequalities at the heart of our communities.
Joinus
If youre a forward-looking respiratory physician ready to make a real difference to patients lives both inside and outside hospital, wed love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Dr Rory McDermott, Clinical Lead rorymcdermott@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
Were seeking an enthusiastic and innovative physician who shares our vision for integrated respiratory care. You will bring:
- GMC registration with licence to practise.
- MRCP (or equivalent).
- CCT in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of completion at interview).
- A track record of delivering excellent clinical care, with evidence of teaching, audit or research.
- Experience in integrated care models, COPD/asthma services, bronchoscopy or pleural ultrasound.
About Barts Health
Serving a population of 2.5 million across east London, Barts Health is home to leading services in trauma, cancer, cardiac, childrens health and more. From the iconic St Bartholomews Hospital to the innovative Newham University Hospital, we combine cutting-edge research with deep community roots. Our ambition is simple: to deliver safe, compassionate and world-class care while tackling health inequalities at the heart of our communities.
Joinus
If youre a forward-looking respiratory physician ready to make a real difference to patients lives both inside and outside hospital, wed love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Dr Rory McDermott, Clinical Lead rorymcdermott@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine, G(I)M, (or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview) or be on the Specialist Register
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad respiratory and general medicine training.
- Independence in Bronchoscopy
- Accreditation in Pleural Ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience in integrated health or specialist COPD or other tertiary chronic lung disease experience
Skills, Audit, Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and teaching.
- Computer skills & IT literacy
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Previous experience of research and clinical trials
- Teaching qualification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Innovative and adaptable to change.
- Excellent communicator verbal and written
- Team player with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Desirable
- Patience
- Demonstrates compassion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine, G(I)M, (or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview) or be on the Specialist Register
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad respiratory and general medicine training.
- Independence in Bronchoscopy
- Accreditation in Pleural Ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience in integrated health or specialist COPD or other tertiary chronic lung disease experience
Skills, Audit, Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and teaching.
- Computer skills & IT literacy
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Previous experience of research and clinical trials
- Teaching qualification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Innovative and adaptable to change.
- Excellent communicator verbal and written
- Team player with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Desirable
- Patience
- Demonstrates compassion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
