University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (NHS) – Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. Closing date: 27/02/2026 23:59.
Respiratory Consultant with Interest in Pleural Diseases
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Job overview
CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE with an interest in Pleural Diseases
Applications are invited for a substantive consultant post in respiratory medicine with special interest in pleural diseases at the University of Leicester NHS Trust.
This post will allow the Trust to continue to develop its respiratory services. Respiratory Medicine at Glenfield Hospital has a national and international reputation for its academic and clinical services. Clinically, we have specialist services in lung cancer with advanced bronchoscopic and pleural techniques, chronic suppurative lung infections, Cystic Fibrosis, TB, domiciliary ventilation, airways disease, interstitial lung disease, exercise and sports medicine. The unique Leicester cardio-respiratory emergency streaming pathway has been operational since 2013 and enables patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to be assessed at Glenfield Hospital by the cardio-respiratory teams.
Main duties of the job
All patients are assessed in the Clinical Decisions (CDU) and Coronary Care Units (CCU) following referral from GPs, 999 ambulances and the Emergency Department. CDU is the largest single cardio-respiratory receiving unit in the UK taking 50+ patients, on average, daily. 70% of our attendances are direct from primary care. Supporting this emergency workload we developed ambulatory care services for pulmonary embolus and pleural disease. We manage 5 base respiratory wards (129 beds) each with a sub-specialist theme comprising a short stay unit (ward 20), non-invasive ventilation (ward 15), cystic fibrosis and chronic suppurative lung disease (Ward 16), TB and higher dependency (ward 17) and pleural disease and cancer (ward 29).
Academically we have close links with both the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough. We host the NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, the East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) and are a core component of the Leicester Cancer Research UK Thoracic Oncology Centre. Respiratory Medicine also has a large teaching portfolio and the post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Glenfield Respiratory services have a proven track record of innovation and the post holder will be expected to lead the on-going development of services.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further details are in the Job Description and Person Specification along with Service Overview.
Glenfield Respiratory services have a proven track record of innovation and the post holder will be expected to lead the on-going development of services.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration.
* Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6
* MRCP or Equivalent
* PhD/MD
* Membership of relevant Specialist Societies e.g. BTS, ERS, UK Pleural Society
Experience
* Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
* Comprehensive clinical experience in respiratory medicine, pleural diseases and lung cancer
* Evidence of clinical or research commitment in Pleural Diseases or Lung Cancer e.g. fellowship etc
Management
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
* Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
* Understanding of wider health agenda/modern NHS
* Understanding of service development issues in pleural disease/lung cancer
* Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
Communication Skills
* Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
* High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
Motivation
* Ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff in the pleural/lung cancer service
* Commitment to further develop the post & the pleural/lung cancer service.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
* Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement work
* Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
Research
* Ability to appraise research critically
* Understanding and interest in research.
* Apply research to clinical practice
* Experience of recruitment into clinical trials/GCP
Teaching
* Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate & postgraduates in pleural procedures and mentoring thoracic ultrasound
* Ability to assess clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
* Post-graduate qualification in teaching and training or running courses
Equality & Diversity
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Clinical Skills
* Competent in thoracic ultrasound (Level 1 RCR/ Primary operator BTS TUS training standards), pleural procedures and IPCs
* Competent in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
* Competent in IPC insertion & removal
* Experience of thoracoscopy (level 1) and/or advanced thoracic ultrasound
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Rakesh Panchal, Job title Consultant In Pleural Services & Clinical Lead, Email rakesh.panchal1@nhs.net, Telephone 0116 258 3844
Additional information
Dr Charlotte Swales
Respiratory Head of Service
charlotte.swales4@nhs.net
Dr Rajini Sudhir
Consultant in Lung Cancer & Clinical Lead
rajini.sudhir2@nhs.net
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