Specialist Doctor in Respiratory Medicine | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £100,870 - £111,441 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Margate, CT9 4AN |
| Cwmni: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7332515/344-2515MEDQEH |
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Applications are invited to apply for a Specialist Doctor in Respiratory Medicine vacancy at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as part of a major expansion of Respiratory services.
This post is based at The Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
You will be joining a team of 7 Consultants, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff and a dynamic, rapidly evolving department, reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and 7-day respiratory service across the region. An increased Administrative & secretarial team to support clinical staff with adequate offices with IT equipment.
Expected Workload
Inpatients:
· Cover of 20 respiratory beds, including daily review of NIV patients.
· Shared post-take ward rounds when on-call.
Outpatients (illustrative):
· 1–2 general respiratory clinics per week (mix of new and follow-up patients).
· Participation in sub-specialty clinics (lung cancer, ILD, pleural, TB, sleep and NIV, etc.).
· Involvement in EBUS, bronchoscopy, and pleural procedure lists.
You will be expected to contribute to around2–3 new patient slots and 6–8 follow-ups per clinic session, aligned with job plan discussions and adjusted for clinical demand.
Expected Workload
Inpatients:
· Cover of 20 respiratory beds, including daily review of NIV patients.
· Shared post-take ward rounds when on-call.
Outpatients (illustrative):
· 1–2 general respiratory clinics per week (mix of new and follow-up patients).
· Participation in sub-specialty clinics (lung cancer, ILD, pleural, TB, sleep and NIV, etc.).
· Involvement in EBUS, bronchoscopy, and pleural procedure lists.
You will be expected to contribute to around2–3 new patient slots and 6–8 follow-ups per clinic session, aligned with job plan discussions and adjusted for clinical demand.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Role-Specific Duties
You will:
· Deliver high-quality care to patients with a broad spectrum of respiratory conditions: asthma, COPD, ILD, TB, lung cancer, pleural disease, sleep-disordered breathing, etc.
· Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for lung cancer, ILD, TB, and vasculitis.
· Contribute to the acute respiratory inpatient service, respiratory consult service, and outpatients.
· Be encouraged to take part in the Acute General Medicine on-call rota if able and willing.
You will have the opportunity to develop or lead in sub-specialty areas of interest. Support will be provided for those pursuing CESR accreditation.
On-call Commitments and Weekend Working
Participation in the Acute General Medicine on-call rota is encouraged but not mandatory, depending on the candidate’s competencies and service needs. For those participating:
• The rota currently runs on a 1:10 basis, covering evenings and weekends on a rolling schedule
• Duties include clerking medical admissions, leading post-take ward rounds, and providing senior clinical input across general medical inpatients
• Consultants have registrar and junior doctor support during on-call shifts
• Emergency respiratory reviews may also be required during on-call periods
• Weekend working may include respiratory in-reach or post-take responsibilities and is rota-dependent
• TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) is provided in line with Trust policy for any non-standard hours or weekend work
Participation and rota frequency will be reviewed and discussed during job planning.
Mentoring, Professional Development and Wellbeing
We recognise that transitioning into a new role is a key opportunity for growth and reflection. In line withRoyal College of Physicians (RCP)recommendations, we are committed to providing structured support throughout your career with us. This includes:
· Mentoring:
Access to a formalmentoring programme—available within the department, across the Trust, or via external clinical networks
One-to-one support to help guide your development, integration into the department, and achievement of career objectives
· Leadership Development:
Participation in ourConsultant Development Programme,focused on enhancing clinical leadership, service delivery, and innovation
Opportunities to lead or co-lead quality improvement projects or specialty service developments
· Teaching and Education:
Involvement withKent and Medway Medical School, including medical student teaching and curriculum development
Support and training to become aclinical and/or educational supervisorfor junior doctors
Engagement with simulation training and postgraduate education initiatives within the Trust
· Research and Networking:
Support to develop or joinclinical research projectsin respiratory medicine
Collaboration with research-active colleagues and local academic institutions
Encouragement to participate in regional and national respiratory medicine forums and conferences
· Staff Wellbeing:
Access to a wide range ofstaff wellbeing services,including counselling, resilience training, flexible working discussions, and occupational health support
Promotion of a supportive, inclusive, and collegial work environment
These opportunities will be tailored to your goals and reviewed during job planning, with ongoing support throughout your appointment.
Generic Professional Capabilities (GPCs)
This post has been designed in line with the GMC’s Generic Professional Capabilities Framework. The appointee will be supported to develop and demonstrate capability across all nine GPC domains, including:
· Upholding professional values and behaviours
· Engaging in clinical leadership, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
· Participating in multidisciplinary team working and effective communication
· Contributing to teaching, education and training
· Engaging with research and audit activity
· Practising safeguarding and advocating for public health
· Making effective use of digital technologies in clinical care
These capabilities will be reviewed and documented through the appraisal and job planning process, and supported via access to SPA time, mentoring, and educational resources.
Clinical Governance, Revalidation and Generic Capabilities
You will be expected to:
The postholder is expected to contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance agenda, including audit, incident reporting, and quality improvement. They will be required to maintain their licence to practise through annual appraisal and 5-yearly revalidation with the GMC.
The Trust is committed to supporting continuing professional development (CPD). Time and resources for CPD activities will be included in job planning, and the appointee will have access to study leave, funding for courses or conferences, and local educational programmes.
The role is aligned with the GMC’s Generic Professional Capabilities Framework, supporting development across all nine domains, including professionalism, leadership, safety, education, safeguarding, and the use of digital technologies. These capabilities will be supported through SPA time, mentoring, education and appraisal.
This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026