Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Pleural Disease & Lung Cancer

We are looking to appoint to a Whole-Time Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Pleural disease and Lung Cancer to work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Northern General Hospital.

This post offers the opportunity to deliver first class specialist clinical care and develop the specialty services in a large University teaching hospital. Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice is required, together with Membership of the Royal College of Physicians.

Applicants are required to hold a CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General (Internal) medicine, or to be eligible for a CCT within six months of the date of interview.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

This post offers the opportunity to deliver first class specialist clinical care and develop the specialty services in a large University teaching hospital.

Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice is required, together with Membership of the Royal College of Physicians.

Full details of the post duties can be found in the details Job Description.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.