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NHS Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine


Company : MAX FORTUNE, INC.


Location : Northampton, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NHS Locum Consultant in Respiratory MedicineJoin to apply for theNHS Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicinerole atMAX FORTUNE, INC. NHS Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theNHS Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicinerole atMAX FORTUNE, INC. Job SummaryThe positions described in this job description are for full time consultant physicians in respiratory and general medicine based at Northampton General Hospital. Job SummaryThe positions described in this job description are for full time consultant physicians in respiratory and general medicine based at Northampton General Hospital.This significant expansion is to both support a change in the acute medical model, and to expand and develop specialist respiratory services.You will be expected to contribute to the acute take as part of this role, and the near doubling of our numbers creates an opportunity to achieve a step-change in our respiratory services.Your role is an integral part of this exciting development. Once we have sufficient numbers we will be aiming to deliver a respiratory in-reach service with less emphasis on acute medicine. It is important to understand that the role described currently may change significantly and you will be part of driving that change for the better care of respiratory patients.Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical services in respiratory and internal medicine to the local population of south Northamptonshire including inpatient care, respiratory clinics and procedures (including pleural and bronchoscopic procedures).To participate in the development of Respiratory Medicine services.To provide input to the education of medical undergraduates on placement in NGH.To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit.To participate in the Department of Medicine meetingsTo ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnt.To link with directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints.To take part in the on call medical rota. The consultant will be expected to join the on call rota for acute medical admissions to the emergency units.The appointee will link with all the acute physicians involved in the admission of respiratory patients and other colleagues in the specialty across Northamptonshire.About UsWorking for your organisationNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o CourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number265-7274975Job locationsNorthampton General HospitalCliftonvilleNorthamptonNN1 5BDJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAs detailed in main duties of job and Job Description. Further and additional description of responsibilities can be discussed with Dr McCann during an informal visit.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAs detailed in main duties of job and Job Description. Further and additional description of responsibilities can be discussed with Dr McCann during an informal visit.Person SpecificationEssentialQualifications and TrainingRelevant specialty degree qualification Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualificationDesirableMD, PhD or other higher degree Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)EssentialOther requirementsFull registration with General Medical CouncilTeaching, Audit and Quality ImprovementEssentialExperience of Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of Teaching Junior Staff Experience of Undergraduate TeachingDesirableExperience in Curriculum development and deliveryManagement and leadership experienceEssentialEffective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experienceDesirableUnderstanding and experience of delivering organisational changeAcademic achievements and researchDesirablePublications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Research experience relating to quality improvementInterpersonal skillsEssentialHigh level Organisational Skills Communication SkillsPerson SpecificationEssentialHigh level Organisational Skills Communication SkillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. 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