Job summary
Consultant Respiratory Physician (Lung Cancer & Lung Cancer Screening Programme)
10 sessions per week
Fixed Term for 18 months
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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Main duties of the job
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a sub-specialty interest in Lung Cancer with a view to become a substantive post.
This stand-alone 18-month role is ideal for a dynamic Consultant who is passionate about Lung Cancer, clinical leadership, innovative pathways, and the highest standards in lung cancer care.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective Open Communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local healthcare provider that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Highlights of the Role:
- Lead and chairtheLung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), fostering collaboration across surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and nursing to drive best patient outcomes.
- Chair weekly Radiology meetingsfocusing on thoracic imaging, reviewing complex lung cancer and nodule cases.
- Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways.
- Deliver and develop specialistLung Cancer outpatient clinics.
- Support the Lung Cancer Screening Programmein North Warwickshire, support the Screening review meetings from clinical assessment to advising on onward patient management.
- Support diagnostic pathways in lung cancer daily Consultant triage of cancer referrals, agenda preparation for MDT, EBUS, thoracoscopy and pleural procedures.
- Build effective working relationships with local and regional cancer networks, radiology, and thoracic surgery teams, strengthening seamless patient pathways.
- Support Lung cancer specialist nurses and extended Cancer Team
- Supervisory responsibility for junior doctors, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Active engagement withresearch, audit, quality improvement, andundergraduate/postgraduate education.
- Participate in general respiratory on-call rota (negotiable according to experience and departmental needs).
The number of referrals for suspected lung cancer has increased steadily, in part because of the increased use of imaging. Implementation of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway will require daily triage of referrals, an expansion of clinics and a separation of the multi-disciplinary meetings into those that deal with diagnostic planning, treatment and nodules.
A service for endobronchial ultrasound began in December 2017; this is now a busy and successful service which requires more time in the weekly timetable. The candidate would ideally be able to support this service and have experience in EBUS.
They would also ideally have experience in indwelling pleural catheters. The Lead Respiratory Physician for lung cancer hopes to take on the role of trust cancer lead once a 5th chest physician is in post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Highlights of the Role:
- Lead and chairtheLung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), fostering collaboration across surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and nursing to drive best patient outcomes.
- Chair weekly Radiology meetingsfocusing on thoracic imaging, reviewing complex lung cancer and nodule cases.
- Chair and manage Lung Nodule MDT and pathways.
- Deliver and develop specialistLung Cancer outpatient clinics.
- Support the Lung Cancer Screening Programmein North Warwickshire, support the Screening review meetings from clinical assessment to advising on onward patient management.
- Support diagnostic pathways in lung cancer daily Consultant triage of cancer referrals, agenda preparation for MDT, EBUS, thoracoscopy and pleural procedures.
- Build effective working relationships with local and regional cancer networks, radiology, and thoracic surgery teams, strengthening seamless patient pathways.
- Support Lung cancer specialist nurses and extended Cancer Team
- Supervisory responsibility for junior doctors, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Active engagement withresearch, audit, quality improvement, andundergraduate/postgraduate education.
- Participate in general respiratory on-call rota (negotiable according to experience and departmental needs).
The number of referrals for suspected lung cancer has increased steadily, in part because of the increased use of imaging. Implementation of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway will require daily triage of referrals, an expansion of clinics and a separation of the multi-disciplinary meetings into those that deal with diagnostic planning, treatment and nodules.
A service for endobronchial ultrasound began in December 2017; this is now a busy and successful service which requires more time in the weekly timetable. The candidate would ideally be able to support this service and have experience in EBUS.
They would also ideally have experience in indwelling pleural catheters. The Lead Respiratory Physician for lung cancer hopes to take on the role of trust cancer lead once a 5th chest physician is in post.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Other
Essential
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Other
Essential
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
