Job Description

This is an existing post that has become vacant to due staffing changes within the Respiratory Department at Croydon. The post holder will be expected to participate in respiratory outpatient activities, ward referrals and inpatient cover. There will also be the opportunity to develop a ambulatory pleural service. They will be expected to attend the weekly Lung Cancer MDT meeting and Chest Radiology meeting. There will also be time allocated to a weekly bronchoscopy list as well as time dedicated to teaching and training of junior staff.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to quality improvement and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work; there will be SPA time is allocated to achieve this. They will provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be a role model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate and whole organisation level.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Croydon University Hospital, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services and at other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate; proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.
Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Director and Clinical Business Unit (CBU) Lead.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:

• The provision of a first-class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
93,666 to 126,281 a year plus London Weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
MA7264400
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital
London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Inclusion in the specialist register for Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of CCST at time of interview
• Full registration with the GMC Appropriate higher medical qualification (i.e. MRCP or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Training & Experience
Essential

• Minimum two years' experience in Respiratory medicine at SpR level or equivalent.
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Experience in the management of lung cancer
• Experience in the management of sleep and ventilation
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty
• Competence in diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural ultrasound

Desirable

• Competence in EBUS
• Experience in service development
• Evidence of research in relevant specialty

Management & Leadership
Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
• Ability to organise and manage work
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
• Management course and/or qualification

Audit
Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic

Research and Publications
Essential

• Experience of clinical research

Desirable

• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
• Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals

Personal Skills
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

Personal attributes
Essential

• Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence

Croydon Health Services Values
Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values
• Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course/qualification

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Inclusion in the specialist register for Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of CCST at time of interview
• Full registration with the GMC Appropriate higher medical qualification (i.e. MRCP or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Training & Experience
Essential

• Minimum two years' experience in Respiratory medicine at SpR level or equivalent.
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Experience in the management of lung cancer
• Experience in the management of sleep and ventilation
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty
• Competence in diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural ultrasound

Desirable

• Competence in EBUS
• Experience in service development
• Evidence of research in relevant specialty

Management & Leadership
Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
• Ability to organise and manage work
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
• Management course and/or qualification

Audit
Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic

Research and Publications
Essential

• Experience of clinical research

Desirable

• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
• Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals

Personal Skills
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

Personal attributes
Essential

• Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence

Croydon Health Services Values
Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values
• Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course/qualification