Consultant Physician – Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine
Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford – Permanent, Full-time, Consultant level.
We are looking for a Consultant Physician to join the Respiratory team. The role will involve acute respiratory medicine, inpatient respiratory support, and regional specialist services.
Responsibilities
* Manage acute and long‑term respiratory and general internal medicine cases.
* Lead the 6‑bed inpatient respiratory support unit, providing Level 1 care.
* Participate in the general physician on‑call rota (1 in 16) for acute take.
* Develop and audit clinical pathways and quality improvement projects.
* Teach and support undergraduate medical, nursing, technical and other clinical staff.
* Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects.
Qualifications
* GMC recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
* MRCP (UK or Ireland) or equivalent.
* CCT in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine, or eligibility within 6 months of interview.
* Evidence of continuing medical education and current UK professional registration.
Desirable
* Other postgraduate degrees (BSc, MSc, MD, PhD).
* Competent in pleural ultrasound and sub‑specialist interests (NIV, sleep, ILD, pleural disease).
* Published clinical research in peer‑reviewed journals.
* Knowledge of IT‑based patient information systems.
Experience
* Full and independent management of clinical patient workload.
* Experience in respiratory service leadership and clinical audit.
Clinical Governance & Teaching
* Involvement in clinical governance, audit and teaching activities.
* Ability to support learning activities of medical undergraduates, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff.
Research
* Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.
* Published clinical work in peer‑reviewed journals (desirable).
Knowledge & Skills
* Commitment to continuing medical education.
* Awareness of current general medical practices.
* Proficiency in office applications and internet use.
Application
* Applications from individuals seeking a Skilled Worker visa will be considered.
* Applications must meet Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
* UK professional registration is mandatory.
Employer Details
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust – Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA.
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