Respiratory Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Lung Cancer

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Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine with a focus on Lung Cancer. This role involves assessing critical patients, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate training, and leading innovative service development. The Trust has a strong reputation in respiratory services and provides a unique opportunity for candidates with substantial clinical experience in relevant specialties. Competitive salary and a supportive working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC is required.
• Must be a fully accredited specialist.
• A minimum of comprehensive clinical experience in respiratory medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in Clinical Decisions and Coronary Care Units.
• Lead the ongoing development of respiratory services.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Skills

Clinical experience in respiratory medicine

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Leadership abilities

Research skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Glenfield Hospital Town Leicester Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/02/2026 23:59

Respiratory Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Lung Cancer

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Job overview

CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE with an interest in Lung Cancer

Applications are invited for a Consultant post in Respiratory Medicine with special interest in Lung Cancer at the University of Leicester NHS Trust.

This is post will allow the Trust to continue to develop its respiratory services. Respiratory Medicine at Glenfield Hospital has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services. Clinically, we have specialist services in lung cancer with advanced bronchoscopic and pleural techniques, chronic suppurative lung infections, Cystic Fibrosis, TB, domiciliary ventilation, airways disease, interstitial lung disease, exercise and sports medicine. The unique Leicester cardio-respiratory emergency streaming pathway has been operational since 2013 and enables patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to be assessed at Glenfield Hospital by the cardio-respiratory teams.

Main duties of the job

All patients are assessed in the Clinical Decisions (CDU) and Coronary Care Units (CCU) following referral from GPs, 999 ambulances and the Emergency Department. CDU is the largest single cardio-respiratory receiving unit in the UK taking 50+ patients, on average, daily. 70% of our attendances are direct from primary care. Supporting this emergency workload we developed ambulatory care services for pulmonary embolus and pleural disease. We manage 5 base respiratory wards (129 beds) each with a sub-specialist theme comprising a short stay unit (ward 20), non‑invasive ventilation (ward 15), cystic fibrosis and chronic suppurative lung disease (Ward 16), TB and higher dependency (ward 17) and pleural disease and cancer (ward 29).

Academically we have close links with both the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough. We host the NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, the East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) and are a core component of the Leicester Cancer Research UK Thoracic Oncology Centre. Respiratory Medicine also has a large teaching portfolio and the post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Glenfield Respiratory services have a proven track record of innovation and the post holder will be expected to lead the on‑going development of services.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high‑quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Academically we have close links with both the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough. We host the NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, the East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) and is a core component of the Leicester Cancer Research UK Thoracic Oncology Centre. Respiratory Medicine also has a large teaching portfolio and the post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Glenfield Respiratory services have a proven track record of innovation and the post holder will be expected to lead the on‑going development of services.

This is post will allow the Trust to continue to develop its respiratory services. Respiratory Medicine at Glenfield Hospital has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services. Clinically, we have specialist services in lung cancer with advanced bronchoscopic and pleural techniques, chronic suppurative lung infections, Cystic Fibrosis, TB, domiciliary ventilation, airways disease, interstitial lung disease, exercise and sports medicine. The unique Leicester cardio‑respiratory emergency streaming pathway has been operational since 2013 and enables patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to be assessed at Glenfield Hospital by the cardio‑respiratory teams.

All patients are assessed in the Clinical Decisions (CDU) and Coronary Care Units (CCU) following referral from GPs, 999 ambulances and the Emergency Department. CDU is the largest single cardio‑respiratory receiving unit in the UK taking 50+ patients, on average, daily. 70% of our attendances are direct from primary care. Supporting this emergency workload we developed ambulatory care services for pulmonary embolus and pleural disease. We manage 5 base respiratory wards (129 beds) each with a sub‑specialist theme comprising a short stay unit (ward 20), non‑invasive ventilation (ward 15), cystic fibrosis and chronic suppurative lung disease (Ward 16), TB and higher dependency (ward 17) and pleural disease and cancer (ward 29).

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist. Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies e.g. BTS, ERS, BTOG
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience

• Comprehensive clinical experience in respiratory medicine, pleural diseases and lung cancer
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Management

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda/modern NHS
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Communication Skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non‑medical staff in the pleural/lung cancer service
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to critically appraise research
• Apply research to clinical practice
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and post graduates in pleural procedures and mentoring thoracic ultrasound
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
• Ability to assess clinical competencies
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Post‑graduate qualification in teaching and training or running courses
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.

Equality & Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre‑employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre‑employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid‑19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Dr Rajini Sudhir Job title Head of Service for Lung Cancer Email address [e-mail]

Additional information

Name Dr Rakesh Panchal, Consultant in Pleural Disease & Clinical Lead

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Name Dr Charlotte Swales, Consultant in Respiratory & Head of Service

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