Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine
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Consultant post in Respiratory Medicine
About the Role
We are inviting applications for two full-time, substantive consultant posts in Respiratory Medicine at West Middlesex, in addition to our existing five consultant posts.
We are seeking two dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced colleagues to contribute to the department while having the opportunity to:
- Deliver respiratory outpatient clinics
- Participate in the rotating respiratory ward consultant model
- Build and develop a sub-speciality interest
- Share responsibilities in interventional work where applicable
All applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, or job-sharing candidates. Any part-time or job-sharing roles will grant customisation to the role content based on mutual discussions between the post-holder and the trust, consulting with department colleagues.
The successful applicants will:
- Collaborate with current consultants to further develop respiratory medicine services
- Integrate into the team as soon as practical
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department for further insights into these roles or the trust itself.
Job Structure & Responsibilities
Programmed Activities & Job Plan
Below is an indicative job plan outlining activities. This is not fixed and can be tailored around endocrinologist/consultant’s sub-specialty interests. Candidates are encouraged to discuss customisation during the application process.
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Key Components of the Role:
✔ Delivery of respiratory outpatient clinics ✔ Shared ward responsibility in collaboration with four other respiratory consultants ✔ Management of in-reach referrals through a rotating rota formula ✔ Scope to develop interventional or sub-specialty expertise ✔ Contributions in line with agreed team-based job plans
Job Plan Flexibility
- The job plan is approved between:
- The consultant
- Service/Clinical Director for Medicine
- The General Manager for Medicine
- Plans are annually reviewed, with an interim review option available if needed
- Mediation & appeal procedures are available in line with NHS terms & conditions if required
The respiratory ward duties will be shared amongst five consultants (including the new posts), adjusting blocks of time depending on task volume.
Trust Overview: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
A place where nearly 1 million people receive innovative, compassionate care
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Composition & Culture
- Split across two sites: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, with high-quality outpatient clinics.
- Employing over 7,000 staff who share a shared motto: ‘PROUD to Care’.
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Service Quality & Recognition
- Highly rated across domains:
- Safe, effective, caring, responsive, well-led (all rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission)
- "Outstanding" rating for use of resources by NHS Improvement ✨
- Practices Full clinical services, including:
- Adult & neonatal critical care
- Maternity
- Emergency & children’s hospitals
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- Advanced community-based services (e.g., HIV, sexual health)
- Highly rated across domains:
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Investment in Future Growth
£10 million/year spent annually on modernising facilities. Key initiatives include:
- £30 million redevelopment of adult/neonatal critical care at Chelsea
- Partnership-funded upgrade of West Middlesex’s children’s unit, with long-term expansion plans.
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Employee & Community Satisfaction
One of the top NHS Trusts to work for: staff report high engagement, motivation, and would recommend both working and receiving care within the trust.
Contact Details for Informal Discussion
For questions, tours or general queries, contact:
Dr Elizabeth Starren 📧 e.starren@nhs.net Respiratory Physician & Service Director
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