Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust is a busy, thriving District General Hospital with approximately 600 beds supporting over 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital also operates peripheral outpatient clinics across other hospitals and works closely with local general practitioner surgeries and health centres. Kingston Hospital has a well regarded maternity service, and 5,995 babies were born in our maternity unit in 2011/12. 104,452 people attended our A&E in 2011/12.Kingston has acquired Foundation Trust status since July 2013.Our Sir William Rous cancer unit was opened in 2008. The unit is a working partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The Unit was t launched by Kingston Hospital in May 2001. Through the generosity and support of the local community, the Kingston Can appeal raised £3 million for the Unit. The fundraising was supported by a donation of £1.4 million from The Royal Marsden Trustees and £630,000 from Macmillan Cancer Support in 2006. A £22 million development, the Kingston Surgical Centre, was opened in 2007, including surgical wards and an education and training centre. The hospital also seeks to work closely with other partners including Kingston University and the Royal Borough of Kingston as well as local authorities in Wandsworth, Elmbridge, Sutton and Merton, Richmond and Twickenham.

Main duties of the job

Work alongside Consultants and the rest of the multidisciplinary team in the development and provision of a strengthened and modernised respiratory service.

Take part in Clinical research, with approval for the Local Research Ethics Committee.

Participate in the Clinical Governance activities of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and Diagnostic Services Clinical Management Group including Clinical Audit and Clinical risk Management.

Take part in Multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the service and share with consultant colleagues in the clinical contribution to management.

Support delivery of respiratory outpatient services and enabling catch up of activity lost due to pandemic.

There is a GIM weekend on call Rota on 1 in 13 weekend basis. This will either involve the postholder to be present in the hospital on Friday from 17:00- 21:30 on call from home till 8:00 on Saturday morning, in hospital Saturday 8:30-17:00 and in hospital Sunday 8:00-21;30 with on call from home till 8:00 on Monday morning. Or in hospital Saturday 8:00-21:30 on call from home till 8:00 on Sunday and in hospital 8:30-17:00 on Sunday. There will be two consultants on call on weekends supporting new admissions and patients on AAU.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

396-2825-MS

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact the following to discuss the job in more detail and /or arrange a visit to Trust and the department:

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact the following to discuss the job in more detail and /or arrange a visit to Trust and the department:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP or equivalent
CCT in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine
On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview

Desirable

Level 1 Ultrasound Certified.

Clinical Experience

Essential

Current wide range of general and respiratory medical experience, including experience in Pleural procedures

Desirable

Sleep Medicine
Management of patients with Tuberculosis

Specific Additional Skills

Essential

Experienced bronchoscopist
Knowledge of NHS Funding and Coding/Business Planning
Evidence of Quality Improvement using Audit and Clinical Outcomes

Desirable

Evidence of service development

Management Skills

Desirable

Attended management training course
Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
Experience of clinical audit and research

Personal Qualities

Essential

Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Effective communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
Commitment to continuing professional development
Enthusiasm for clinical governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP or equivalent
CCT in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine
On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview

Desirable

Level 1 Ultrasound Certified.

Clinical Experience

Essential

Current wide range of general and respiratory medical experience, including experience in Pleural procedures

Desirable

Sleep Medicine
Management of patients with Tuberculosis

Specific Additional Skills

Essential

Experienced bronchoscopist
Knowledge of NHS Funding and Coding/Business Planning
Evidence of Quality Improvement using Audit and Clinical Outcomes

Desirable

Evidence of service development

Management Skills

Desirable

Attended management training course
Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
Experience of clinical audit and research

Personal Qualities

Essential

Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Effective communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
Commitment to continuing professional development
Enthusiasm for clinical governance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)