Job overview
Consultant Physicians in Respiratory & Internal Medicine
Adult Medicine Directorate
Permanent Post
Applications are invited for Consultant Physicians in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine as part of the Medicine Division here at Darent Valley Hospital.
We are delighted to offer a new and exciting opportunity for substantive Respiratory Consultant to join the Respiratory team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. The position has become available following the approval of a business case for the review, expansion and innovation of our current services.
Main duties of the job
We have recognised the need to deliver newer services and expand capacity within Respiratory to help meet the demand of our local population.
Our endeavours inlcude introducing or further developing the following:
- COPD
- Asthma
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Lung Cancer
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Non-invasive Ventilation
- Sleep services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will have the option to join the General Physician on-call rota (1 in 16) for non-selected acute take. This consists of post-take ward rounds in the morning and then post-take ward rounds mid-day & evening.
A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.
Desirable
- To have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach and support learning activities of medical undergraduates, junior medical, nursing, technical and other clinical staff.
Experience
Essential
- Full and independent management of clinical patient workload.
Desirable
- Level 1 competent in Pleural Ultrasound
- Sub specialist interest: COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Nodules, Thoracic Cancer, NIV, Sleep, Pulmonary Hypertension
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Recognised Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent).
- MRCP (UK or Ireland) or equivalent.
- CCT in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date.
Desirable
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD, PhD.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
- Awareness of current general medical practices.
- Computer-literate in office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
- Ability to use internet applications (Web and E-mail)
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Involvement and understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit.
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This advert is for Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and GIM with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Dartford, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Respiratory Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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