Consultant Respiratory Physician

Yorkhospitals; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in York is seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be involved in providing high-quality care to respiratory patients while developing their sub-specialty interests. Opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration with regional medical schools are available. The position offers a competitive relocation package, study leave budget, and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive relocation package

Study leave budget

Extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Motivated doctors eager to further develop their sub-specialty interests.
• Experience in general respiratory care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to general respiratory patients.
• Contribute to the General Medical on-call rota.
• Support teaching and training activities within the department.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team activities.

Skills

Passion for respiratory medicine

Ability to develop sub-specialty interests

Collaborative care approach

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist training in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Overview

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine – York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Posts are available based at both York and Scarborough sites. We invite candidates to apply for a position within the dynamic Respiratory Department at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals. This is an exciting time to join our services as we continue to expand and develop our sub-specialties. We welcome whole-time, part-time, or job-share applications and are committed to supporting flexible job plans. Appointees will initially contribute to the General Medical on-call rota, although in the longer term a dedicated Respiratory on-call rota is envisaged.

We are seeking passionate and motivated doctors who are eager to further develop their chosen sub-specialty interest while providing high-quality care to general respiratory patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to develop a specialist interest that complements the existing expertise within the department. We would particularly welcome applicants with an interest in interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, sleep and non-invasive ventilation (NIV), respiratory failure, and lung cancer, although all specialist interests will be considered and supported.

Across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, we offer a severe asthma clinic, TB clinic, lung cancer service, Long COVID clinic, Sleep/NIV service, and a Cystic Fibrosis service. We have recently launched a local Lung Cancer Screening Programme across the Trust and are working collaboratively across the primary and secondary care interface, as well as with the ICB and regional colleagues. This includes developing integrated approaches to respiratory care, such as the introduction of a new breathlessness diagnostic pathway. We are committed to reducing health inequalities within our patient population and would welcome applications from candidates with a specific interest in this.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the General Medical on-call rota on appointment with a view to developing a dedicated Respiratory on-call rota in the longer term.
• Provide high-quality care to general respiratory patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Develop and pursue a specialist sub-specialty interest while supporting the department's existing expertise.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) activities and collaborative care pathways.
• Support teaching and training activities within the department and across HYMS and regional training programmes.

Special interests and subspecialty focus

• Interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, sleep and NIV, respiratory failure, and lung cancer (with openness to other subspecialties).

Research and teaching

• Opportunities for research and teaching within your specialist field. Collaboration with Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and supervision of resident doctors and allied health professionals.
• Strong links with the Regional Respiratory Specialist Training Programme and supervision/training for Higher Specialist Trainees in Respiratory Medicine across the Trust.

Trust profile and location

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community, and specialist healthcare services to approximately 800,000 people across York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire, and Ryedale. The Trust employs about 8,500 staff across nine hospital sites, including York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.

Benefits and relocation

• Competitive relocation package of up to £18,000.
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over three years, with support from the learning and development team.
• Extra two days of annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance, as outlined in the 2008 Consultant Terms and Conditions.

Further details can be found on the Trust website in the Working for Us section.

How to apply / informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Caroline Everett, Respiratory Physician and Clinical Lead, [e-mail], 01904 725605. Valid for applications and informal visits: Dr. Caroline Everett or Eleanor King, Senior Operational Manager for Medicine Care Group, [e-mail], 01904 726395.

The recruitment process for this position includes a panel interview (face-to-face) with a presentation, plus an informal discussion with MDT colleagues. Shortlisted candidates will receive further details.