Respiratory Consultants

Position

Full time (10 PA) substantive post as a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with unselected general medicine on call (excluding acute cardiology and acute stroke). The post is based at Wycombe Hospital and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH). Part time will be considered.

The successful applicant will join 8 enthusiastic, friendly and forward‑thinking Respiratory Consultants, who work in a cohesive unit.

• Carry out diagnostics of bronchoscopic and pleural procedures.
• Take part in the cancer MDT.
• Manage outpatients, including the new lung screening service (Lung Health Check) due to start in April 2024.
• Expand current service, including radial EBUS, pleural biopsy, IPC placement and thoracoscopy.
• Receive support to develop skills during the job from current consultants and Interventional Radiology.

The successful candidate will be asked to take up a clinical lead role, with guidance from the current consultants. A consultant colleague from another department will be allocated to act as a mentor.

Must hold a valid Driving Licence.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity; the employer aims to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in accordance with the Trust’s infection prevention and control procedures.
• COVID‑19 and flu vaccinations are encouraged.
• Final date to receive applications: the post will close at the closing date stated at midnight (subject to change if a large number of applications is received).
• Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
• All Trust sites are NO SMOKING.