Job summary
The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly of Respiratory Medicine which is an integral part of the Division of Emergency Care and Medicine at the QEH.

Respiratory Inpatients are looked after in Necton ward which has one dedicated bay for NIV patients 4 general bays , 3 side rooms and a procedure room, In total we look after 32 Patients. 2 respiratory teams at any one time divides patients between them and our 3rd consultant is in charge of General medical and other specialty ward referrals and our 4th consultant does the in reach for Acute medical area.

Outpatient work and Lung cancer referrals are divided among all four consultants. Weekly there are 2 bronchoscopy/EBUS lists and one pleural clinic run by the existing team. Research and tertiary referrals are undertaken in collaboration with CUH and Papworth. The unit actively participates in the local and national audits. The post-holder will follow their standard job plan

Main duties of the job
To take consultant responsibility for allocated inpatients, with support from a designated team of junior doctors based on the respiratory ward.
To provide Consultant led in reach service to ward and acute medicine referrals.
To conduct general respiratory outpatient clinics Lung cancer clinics
To maintain effective communication and handover to the on-call team.
To Work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and managers to further develop local respiratory services.
To take part in the weekend General Medical on-call rota with colleagues, currently 1 in 18, as first on-call 8:30 till 20:30 and a second on call covers the wards from 9:00 till 14:30 at weekends. 1:18 week day night on calls.

About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 426-379-26MG-A
Job locations: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP

Desirable

• Other professional qualification or higher degree e.g. in medical education, clinical research or management.

Experience
Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Respiratory Medicine

Desirable

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This 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.
Applications 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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Respiratory Consultant and Service Lead, Dr Thirumalai Naicker, thirumalai.naicker@qehkl.nhs.uk, 01553613613

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