Locum Consultant Respiratory

A 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) is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based at both 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. We are looking for someone with passion to be part of the lung cancer team carrying out diagnostics of bronchoscopic and pleural procedures and taking part in the cancer MDT as well as outpatient management, including our new lung screening service (Lung Health Check) due to start in April 2024.

We welcome those with skills to expand our current service for the future, including radial EBUS, pleural biopsy, IPC placement, and thoracoscopy. The successful candidate can be supported to develop skills during the job, from current consultants and Interventional Radiology.

Locum Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine

A full time (10 PA) substantive post, as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with unselected general medicine on call (excluding acute cardiology and acute stroke) is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based at both 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. We are looking for someone with passion to be part of the lung cancer team carrying out diagnostics of bronchoscopic and pleural procedures and taking part in the cancer MDT as well as outpatient management, including our new lung screening service (Lung Health Check) due to start in April 2024.

We welcome those with skills to expand our current service for the future, including radial EBUS, pleural biopsy, IPC placement, and thoracoscopy. The successful candidate can be supported to develop skills during the job, from current consultants and Interventional Radiology.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

W
hy work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinour
  
  BHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Direct Clinical Care (8PAs), Supporting Professional Activities (1.25 of which 0.25 is ES to 2 juniors), subspecialist lead 0.5PA.

The successful candidate would be asked to take up a clinical lead role, with guidance from the current consultants. Some lead roles (e.g. Simulation Lead) have additional PAs attached to the role.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid Driving Licence.

A consultant colleague from another dept will be allocated to the successful candidate to act as a mentor.

More detailed job description is attached to this advert.

• MBBS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications and MRCP all parts
• oCCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.
• Higher degree PhD or MD or equivalent- desirable

• General training in Respiratory Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
• Bronchoscopy skills to CCT level
• Pleural Ultrasound Skills to Level 1
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• 5 years WTE minimum

• Demonstration of strong leadership skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit
• GMC Registration
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
• Management training and experience

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.