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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Detailed knowledge of Respiratory Medicine and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge
Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Knowledge
Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
- Qualifications
MRCP and CCT in Respiratory Medicine
- Qualifications
GMC registration with license to practise
- Clinical Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team – clinical and management.
- Clinical Skills
Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Clinical Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- TEACHING SKILLS
Enthusiasm for teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Relevan Experience
Specific experience of TB & non TB infection – CCT in respiratory or within 6 months of completion
- Relevan Experience
Broad experience in Respiratory clinics and ward work
- PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
- MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Demonstration of small-scale management or leadership skills
- MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Ability to deliver medical audit
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Post graduate qualification
- Clinical Skills
Competence in ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- Clinical Skills
Competence in diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy
- Relevan Experience
ALS certificate
- ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Evidence of poster or oral presentations at conference
- ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Research publication
- MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
Job overview
Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine
Location: Whipps Cross University Hospital Organisation: Barts Health NHS Truste Working Pattern: Full-Time (10 PAs per week) Salary: Consultant Pay Scale
Main duties of the job
Barts Health NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. This full-time post (10 PAs) is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, offering an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and progressive respiratory team in East London.
This role is ideal for an experienced or newly appointed consultant passionate about delivering excellent respiratory care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while also contributing to service development and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will join a team of eight experienced Respiratory Consultants, working across inpatient wards and a dedicated Chest Clinic. The post includes responsibilities in both general respiratory medicine and Tuberculosis services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Tuberculosis (TB) Service, with a mix of TB and general respiratory clinics. Participating in the Respiratory Consultant of the Week rota, providing daily inpatient care (Monday to Friday) and clinical advice across hospital teams. Contributing to the acute general medical rota, managing general medical patients. Involvement in subspecialty areas, tailored to the needs of the department and the appointee’s interests.
Consultants undertake inpatient work for one week in every eight, with the remaining weeks focused on outpatient and specialist respiratory clinics within the Chest Clinic.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Respiratory Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Nov 2026.
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