Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

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Job summary

A local NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine to support diverse clinical responsibilities while developing personal interests within the field. Candidates should possess extensive experience in respiratory and general medicine, alongside strong team-working skills. The role includes clinical duties and a commitment to an out of hours on-call rota. The ideal candidate will contribute to patient pathways and achieve clinical targets while enjoying a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification required.
• MRCP accreditation or equivalent experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant area to Respiratory Medicine is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in clinics, wards and procedures in respiratory medicine.
• Engage in Clinical Care including inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Participate in out of hours on call rota as required.

Skills

Experience in respiratory and general medicine

Skills in bronchoscopy/endobronchial ultrasound

Ability to work in a multi-professional team

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP accreditation or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree in a relevant area to Respiratory Medicine

PhD or evidence of higher education qualification

Job description

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2026 23:59

Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into the working of the respiratory department but also to develop their own interests. We are looking to attract an enthusiastic candidate with a wide experience of respiratory and general medicine. The job plan is illustrative of current working and the respiratory department would be happy to work with the successful candidate to finalise a job plan that meets the needs of the Trust and satisfies the interests and skillset of the candidate. We are particularly keen to employ a candidate with skills in bronchoscopy/endobronchial ultrasound or pleural procedures to enhance our existing rota.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Respiratory Medicine service in clinics, wards and for in‑patient and out‑patient procedures.
• To have excellent team‑working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi‑professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams, operational managers andli>
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for our organisation

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

We are committed to providing the best possible diagnostic facilities and high‑quality clinical care in a clean, supportive environment where patients are treated effectively with respect and dignity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full‑time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the Consultant’s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a Consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

For a full‑time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro‑rata for a part time post) as:

• 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care – includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.
• 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) – includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.

The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.

Any applicant 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 other consultant colleagues. If additional hours are worked, consideration will be given to time of in lieu (TOIL) in place of additional payments if requested.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP accreditation or equivalent experience
• Master’s Degree in a relevant area to Respiratory Medicine
• PhD or evidence of higher education qualification

Entry Criteria

• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492 402.

Early applications are advised. We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Amruta Lacy‑Colson Job title Clinical Director of Respiratory Medicine Email address [e-mail]