Job summary
Consultant in Thoracic Medicine UCLH are pleased to recruit a consultant Respiratory Medicine, (lung cancer) 5PA substantive post. ULCH is a key trust in the Cancer Vanguard programme and this is a revolutionary time for lung cancer at ULCH. We are looking for an enthusiastic proactive consultant to join our internationally renowned lung cancer team. University College London Hospitals (UCLH) comprises seven separate hospital sites offering general and specialist service and is one of the largest and complex Trusts in the NHS, with a £500 million turnover, serving one of the most diverse areas of the country. UCLH, along with University College London, forms one of the largest centres for biomedical research in Europe and includes the Centre for Respiratory Research.
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Main duties of the job
The Thoracic Medicine department at UCLH provides a full in-patient and outpatient service for respiratory patients and has specialist interests in lung cancer, interventional bronchoscopy, pleural disease, sleep disordered breathing, interstitial lung disease, and lung infections and is committed to working with local stakeholders to provide excellent integrated care for COPD patients.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within three months of receiving their CCST/ CCT in both Thoracic and General [Internal] Medicine at the time of interview. Essential qualifications for this post include MRCP or equivalent.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration MCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)
- On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT
- NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in Respiratory Medicine, General (Internal) Medicine and lung cancer
- Experience working in and leading teams
- Independent at endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy
- Independent in basic pleural procedures
Desirable
- Clinical Management experience
- Independent at robotic-assisted and other navigation bronchoscopy techniques
- Formal training / courses in navigation bronchoscopy
- Published experience in lung cancer / advanced bronchoscopy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of respiratory patients and those with lung cancer.
- Demonstrable academic or professional contribution to bronchoscopy awareness and education through publications, presentations, or teaching activities
- Experience of audit and service improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrates participation in teaching
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Communication
Essential
- Experience of working within large MDTs
Desirable
- Experience of leading MDTs
- Presenting at national/international conference
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising clinicians in the workplace
- Experience in delivering teaching at Departmental level or above
Desirable
- Experience of clinical/educational supervising resident doctors
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration MCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)
- On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT
- NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in Respiratory Medicine, General (Internal) Medicine and lung cancer
- Experience working in and leading teams
- Independent at endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy
- Independent in basic pleural procedures
Desirable
- Clinical Management experience
- Independent at robotic-assisted and other navigation bronchoscopy techniques
- Formal training / courses in navigation bronchoscopy
- Published experience in lung cancer / advanced bronchoscopy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of respiratory patients and those with lung cancer.
- Demonstrable academic or professional contribution to bronchoscopy awareness and education through publications, presentations, or teaching activities
- Experience of audit and service improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrates participation in teaching
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Communication
Essential
- Experience of working within large MDTs
Desirable
- Experience of leading MDTs
- Presenting at national/international conference
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising clinicians in the workplace
- Experience in delivering teaching at Departmental level or above
Desirable
- Experience of clinical/educational supervising resident doctors
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
