Consultant in Respiratory – with an interest in Lung Cancer

This post offers the opportunity to join our existing team of Consultants in Respiratory Medicine at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an individual who wants to be able to influence and develop an evolving department. We are committed to providing the best level of care and continually push to advance Respiratory Medicine within the region. The right candidate will be a team player with a flexible approach to support and complement the existing Respiratory Service, who will a take an active role in improving patient care. The appointment is for a total of 10 PAs per week, including 1.5 PAs for on-call work. It is anticipated that the Job Plan will include a commitment to support General Medicine on-call.

The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the Lung Cancer team and will take on the role of Responsible Clinician for the National Lung Cancer Screening programme, which has recently commenced within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

o Undertake general/speciality Respiratory Medicine out-patient clinics.o Provide inpatient ward care.o Support the Lung Cancer Service for Peterborough, working alongside colleagues, the Clinical Lead and Directorate Management Team.o Support the National Lung Cancer Screening Programme in the role of Responsible Clinician, who manages the pathways for patients found to have abnormalities on their scans - this role is supported by a specialist nurse and administrative support.o Provide on call within the Department of Medicine: approximately 1 in 18 frequency twilight shifts (Peterborough site); there are 3 weekends per year and 3 weeks per year when the candidate will help cover acute medicine patients.o Contribute to the training of resident doctors and the nursing team.o Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and appraisal.o Work with the Regional service to support Lung Cancer pathways.