Respiratory Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Lung Cancer in Leicester

Applications are invited for a Consultant post in Respiratory Medicine with a special interest in Lung Cancer at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This role will support the continued development of respiratory services at Glenfield Hospital, which has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services.

Job responsibilities

• Assess all patients in the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) following referrals from GPs, 999 ambulances and the Emergency Department.
• Manage five base respiratory wards (129 beds) with sub‑specialist themes: short stay unit (Ward 20), non‑invasive ventilation (Ward 15), cystic fibrosis & chronic suppurative lung disease (Ward 16), TB & higher dependency (Ward 17), pleural disease & cancer (Ward 29).
• Lead the ongoing development and innovation of respiratory services, collaborating with academic partners at the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough.
• Provide advanced bronchoscopic and pleural techniques, administer chairside therapies for lung cancer and contribute to overnight ward care.
• Engage in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in research and quality improvement, maintaining and publishing audit data.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full GMC registration.
• Fully accredited for Higher Specialist training or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Membership of relevant specialist societies (e.g. BTS, ERS, BTOG).
• Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MD) or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Comprehensive clinical experience in respiratory medicine, pleural diseases and lung cancer.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience meeting all aspects of the job plan.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and sound clinical judgment.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Management & Leadership

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Organisation, prioritisation and management of clinical workload.
• Experience in leading teams and understanding modern NHS priorities.
• Effective negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills to overcome barriers to change.
• Knowledge of service development issues and management/administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course (preferred).

Communication Skills

• Proficient written and spoken English to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Builds rapport, listens, persuades and negotiates effectively.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and empathy.
• High standard of written and verbal presentation.
• Track record of successful change management and ability to maintain focus in demanding environments.

Motivation

• Motivates and develops both medical and non‑medical staff in pleural/lung cancer service.
• Personal integrity, reliability and commitment to further developing the post and the service.

Audit & Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and commitment to clinical audit.
• Experience with quality improvement programmes and audit work.
• Completed formal courses in audit and quality improvement.
• Published audit reports including quality improvement evidence.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research, critical appraisal skills.
• Applies research to clinical practice and supervises junior research projects.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals on relevant subjects.

Teaching

• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate training, especially in pleural procedures and thoracic ultrasound.
• Enthusiastic, able to inspire and lead others.
• Assessment of clinical competence and appraisal skills.
• Post‑qualification in teaching and training or running courses.
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.

Equality & Diversity

• Demonstrates commitment and understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, acknowledging individual needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service must be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.