Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job description

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine – Closing date: 02 March 2026.

Are you ready to shape the future of respiratory care? Great Western Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Respiratory Consultants to join our team as part of an exciting reconfiguration of our respiratory services.

About the Role

We are recruiting 5 additional consultants to help meet the growing needs of our local population. This expansion is driven by rising demand, advances in respiratory medicine, and our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You will play a key role in a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge, and empowering patient self‑management.

About You

• GMC‑registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).
• Committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development.

Specialist Pathway Development

We actively encourage you to develop subspecialty interests and lead innovative pathways in areas such as:

• Asthma and biologics therapy
• Lung cancer and EBUS
• Sleep and domiciliary ventilation
• Community respiratory MDT support

We welcome informal visits and discussions. Contact Dr Robert Allcock (Clinic Lead) at [e-mail] or call 01793 646315. For Respiratory and Cardiology enquiries, contact Sarah Orr Manager at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co‑leading daily handovers and ward rounds.
• Develop sub‑specialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs.
• Deliver respiratory expertise "upstream" via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance.
• Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic.
• Take part in the general medical on‑call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on‑call.
• Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management.

About us

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative team environment guided by our STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.
• Flexible job plans designed for continuity of care and sustainable work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to lead and innovate in service delivery, with protected time for professional activities.
• The chance to develop your own areas of clinical interest and shape the future of respiratory care in Swindon.

Why Swindon?

• Location: Ideally situated between Bristol and Reading, with direct rail links to London and easy access to the Cotswolds and the South West.
• Lifestyle: Choose from modern town living or picturesque Cotswold villages, all within easy reach of the hospital.
• Amenities: Swindon boasts excellent schools, shopping, leisure facilities, and green spaces.
• Community: A welcoming, diverse community with a strong sense of local pride and plenty of activities for families and professionals alike.
• Growth: Swindon is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work, with a thriving local economy and affordable housing.

Job responsibilities

Management and Leadership Responsibilities: All staff in each Division are accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Trust and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to services to improve patient experience.

In your role as a consultant, you will be expected:

• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
• To contribute to leading and developing services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust's business plans.
• To work in partnership with colleagues in other departments and Divisions within the Trust.
• To work within the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies.
• To undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental / trust‑wide teaching programmes.
• To undertake investigations and report writing for incidents, and participate in clinical risk management.
• To embrace a patient‑focused precision medicine style of practice to ensure efficient flow of patient care through the hospital.

Please find attached a full job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• CCT (or equivalent for non‑UK applicants) or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the speciality appropriate for this consultant post at the time of appointment.
• MCRP (UK) or equivalent.

Experience

• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT.
• Expertise in full range of respiratory conditions.
• Ability to lead a multi‑professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Sub‑speciality interests will be supported.

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust