Job summaryNewham University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a full time Respiratory Consultant to join our dynamic Respiratory team.This post is a permanent post with a subspecialty focus on lung cancer and intervention (pleural). The appointee will work alongside 5 established respiratory consultants in a brand new, purpose-built respiratory unit.The successful candidate will contribute to inpatient general respiratory care, and a 1 in 18 acute unselected medical rota. The respiratory rota is generously filled with trainees and innovative fellow roles (intervention and quality improvement fellowships). The Respiratory team have been highlighted for their high rates of satisfaction across the annual staff survey 2023. The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups. Main duties of the jobTo contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient acute and specialist Respiratory Medicine service at Barts Health NHS Trust.To deliver excellence in care for patients admitted on acute unselected medical take. To work closely with colleagues in both primary and secondary care, to provide seamless lung cancer care for patientsTo provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients.To have regard at all times for the clinical and quality standards.To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work with the specialties working closely and regularly with the consultant medical staff.To take an active role in teaching and training in the department and Trust at both undergraduate and postgraduate levelAbout usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.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. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. DetailsDate posted29 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time Reference number259-MED8185754NUHJob locationsNewham University HospitalGlen roadLondonE13 8SLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesContinuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with the Trusts business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Director of Respiratory Medicine, the General Manager and the Managing Director and the North East London Integrated Care Board.Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training including the approval and monitoring of on calls rotas and locum appointments. Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with the Trusts business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Director of Respiratory Medicine, the General Manager and the Managing Director and the North East London Integrated Care Board.Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training including the approval and monitoring of on calls rotas and locum appointments.EssentialCCT 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 RegisterGMC registrationMBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalentDesirableMD or PhD EssentialAccreditation in Pleural UltrasoundEvidence of broad respiratory and general medicine trainingExperience in lung cancer subspeciality clinics and MDT deliveryExperience in bronchoscopy including EBUS EssentialComputer skills & IT literacyEvidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and teachingDesirablePeer reviewed publicationsPrevious experience of research and clinical trialsTeaching qualification EssentialCCT 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 RegisterGMC registrationMBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalentDesirableMD or PhD EssentialAccreditation in Pleural UltrasoundEvidence of broad respiratory and general medicine trainingExperience in lung cancer subspeciality clinics and MDT deliveryExperience in bronchoscopy including EBUS EssentialComputer skills & IT literacyEvidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and teachingDesirablePeer reviewed publicationsPrevious experience of research and clinical trialsTeaching qualification EssentialInnovative and adaptable to changeExcellent communication - verbal and writtenTeam player with ability to work in a multidisciplinary teamEnthusiastic and highly motivatedDesirableProfesssionalismDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressNewham University HospitalGlen roadLondonE13 8SLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressNewham University HospitalGlen roadLondonE13 8SLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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