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 around 2–3 new patient slots and 6–8 follow-ups per clinic session, aligned with job plan discussions and adjusted for clinical demand.
Role-Specific Duties
* 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.
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.
Mentoring, Professional Development and Wellbeing
We recognise that transitioning into a new role is a key opportunity for growth and reflection. In line with Royal College of Physicians (RCP) recommendations, we are committed to providing structured support throughout your career with us. This includes: Mentoring, Leadership Development, Teaching and Education, Research and Networking, and Staff Wellbeing.
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.
Clinical Governance, Revalidation and Generic Capabilities
You will be expected to contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance agenda, including audit, incident reporting, and quality improvement. You will be required to maintain your licence to practise through annual appraisal and 5-yearly revalidation with the GMC.
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