Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine to join their expanding department. This role involves leading ward rounds, supervising junior doctors, and performing pleural procedures. The ideal candidate should hold an MBChB or equivalent, have experience in respiratory medicine, and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are available, contributing to a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive Health and Wellbeing team

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory medicine at registrar level.
• Familiarity with pleural procedures – confident to insert pleural drains unsupervised.
• Ability to assess and manage acutely unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily ward rounds and manage respiratory patients.
• Perform pleural procedures including drainage and aspiration.
• Supervise junior doctors and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead under pressure

Commitment to personal development

Education

MBChB, MBBS or equivalent

MRCP (desirable)

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Are you passionate about respiratory medicine and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Great Western Hospital is expanding its respiratory services and we're seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking team.

Why Choose Us

• Growing Department: increased respiratory inpatient beds from 37 to 71.
• Career Progression: stepping‑stone to specialty registration and consultant status via the Portfolio Pathway.
• Professional Development: opportunities in bronchoscopy, EBUS and outpatient clinics.
• Supportive Environment: flexible working options and award‑winning Health and Wellbeing team.
• Inclusive Culture: STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect – and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Job Summary

This role provides clinical care in an expanding department, leading ward rounds, supervising junior doctors, performing pleural procedures and contributing to quality improvement and outpatient services.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily ward rounds and manage respiratory patients.
• Perform pleural procedures including drainage and aspiration.
• Supervise junior doctors and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and quality improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent, ideally with MRCP.
• Experience in respiratory medicine at registrar level.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead under pressure.
• Commitment to personal development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead ward rounds and handover meetings.
• Perform pleural procedures and manage acutely unwell patients.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and develop procedural skills.
• Engage in audits, research and quality improvement projects.

Expectations

Demonstrate STAR values, maintain professionalism and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications (Essential)

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent MRCP.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of clinical governance frameworks.
• Understanding of NHS management issues.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in respiratory medicine at registrar grade.
• Familiarity with pleural procedures – confident to insert pleural drains unsupervised.
• Ability to assess and manage acutely unwell patients.
• Strong communication skills with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in respiratory outpatient clinics.
• Pleural ultrasound skills and bronchoscopy.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of respiratory medicine.
• Good organisational, time and management skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment to personal development.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Teaching qualification (already listed).
• Knowledge of clinical governance frameworks (already listed).
• Understanding of NHS management issues.

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship – skilled worker sponsorship considered.
• UK professional registration required.

Employer details

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/