Consultant in Respiratory – with an interest in Lung Cancer - Fixed Term

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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, with a further 1.25 PAs for on-call work.

The successful candidate will be expected to support and sustain the Lung Cancer Service.

• Undertake general/speciality Respiratory Medicine out-patient clinics.
• Provide in-patient ward care.
• Sustain the Lung Cancer service for Peterborough working alongside colleagues, the Clinical Lead and Directorate Management team
• Provide on call within the department of medicine approximately 1 in 28 frequency (Peterborough site).
• Contribute to the training of junior doctors and nurses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and appraisal.

Work with the NWAFT Imaging Service and RPH teams to support Lung Cancer pathways
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

Please refer the Job description for details