About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed doctor to join our Respiratory Medicine Department for a three-month fixed-term post. This role involves a mix of inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency on-call duties, based at King’s Mill Hospital with additional outpatient sessions at Newark Hospital.
You will be supporting a highly skilled team to provide the highest quality respiratory care across Mid-Nottinghamshire.
Department Overview
Our Respiratory Department is active across multiple sites and services:
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Three inpatient respiratory wards at King’s Mill Hospital
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8-bed Respiratory Support Unit for acute and chronic non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
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Outpatient clinics at King’s Mill, Newark, Ashfield, and Mansfield Community Hospitals
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Subspecialty clinics in:
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Lung Cancer
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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
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Sleep & Ventilation
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COPD
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Tuberculosis (TB)
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Bronchiectasis
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We handle approximately 2,600 new outpatient cases and 6,400 follow-ups annually.
Advanced Respiratory Services
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Bronchoscopy at King’s Mill and Newark
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Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Thoracoscopy, and Indwelling Pleural Catheters
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Sleep study services (inpatient and outpatient) – 4,000+ patients under review
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Community Oxygen Assessment Programme
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation across three sites
Multidisciplinary Team & Support
You’ll be working with a well-established, experienced team that includes:
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10 Respiratory Physiologists
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Respiratory and Lung Cancer Specialist Nurses
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Chest Radiologists (2 consultants)
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Weekly MDT support from Nottingham’s tertiary oncology centre (Oncologists & Thoracic Surgeon)
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Strong links with pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen therapy programmes
Research & Innovation
Our department actively recruits for clinical studies in:
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Lung Cancer
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COPD
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Supported by a responsive Research & Innovation Department
Key Requirements
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Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
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NHS experience in Respiratory or Acute/General Medicine preferred
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Ability to manage both inpatient and outpatient respiratory caseloads
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Commitment to high-quality patient care and teamwork
Refer to the full job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities and criteria.
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