Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician with an interest in ILD

Applications are invited for 1.0wte position in Respiratory Medicine, based at Ealing Hospital with cross site working at Northwick Park Hospital. The successful applicant will join an expanding and dynamic forward-thinking team. The post is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months with a view to becoming substantive in year 2.

We would welcome hearing from applicants who are interested in a sub-speciality of Interstitial Lung Disease.

The appointee will be responsible to the Divisional Director of Integrated Medicine for London Northwest Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The department of Respiratory Medicine comprises 14.0 wte consultants across 3 sites: Ealing, Central Middlesex, and Northwick Park Hospitals. Although the post is based at Ealing Hospital, the successful applicant may be asked to work at any of the other sites in the future.

This post will contribute pro rata to the Acute Medicine Rotas in operation at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will support the Respiratory ILD service, general respiratory outpatient service, and participate in regular ILD MDT. They will also join their consultant colleagues at the Ealing site where there is a 34 bedded Respiratory ward including a 6 bedded Enhanced Respiratory Unit with a Consultant of the Week service model.

The service is supported by a respiratory matron, 2 x band 7 CNS and a junior doctor establishment of 3 x SpR level, 5 x FY2 level and 2 x FY1s.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus 3% supplement for Acute on call

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1663-OK

Job locations

Ealing Hospital

601 Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad based training in Respiratory medicine & its subspecialties

Desirable

  • NHS experience in last 3 years

Experience

Essential

  • Broad based professional training in general medicine

Desirable

  • Respiratory sub-specialty interest (ILD)

Management & Audit

Essential

  • Sound understanding of clinical governance principles and implications

Desirable

  • Evidence of service audit, design or change management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad based training in Respiratory medicine & its subspecialties

Desirable

  • NHS experience in last 3 years

Experience

Essential

  • Broad based professional training in general medicine

Desirable

  • Respiratory sub-specialty interest (ILD)

Management & Audit

Essential

  • Sound understanding of clinical governance principles and implications

Desirable

  • Evidence of service audit, design or change management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

601 Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

601 Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead in Respiratory Medicine

Dr Shalin Diwanji

shalin.diwanji@nhs.net

07811534947

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus 3% supplement for Acute on call

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1663-OK

Job locations

Ealing Hospital

601 Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW


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