Employer Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEmployer type NHSSite Great Western Hospitals Town SwindonSalary £113,565 – £150,569 Per AnnumSalary period YearlyClosing 11/06/2026 23:59
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Job Overview
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. We are recruiting 5 additional consultants to help meet the growing needs of our local population, driven by advancing respiratory medicine and a commitment to outstanding patient care. The role supports a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge and empowering patient self‑management.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co‑leading daily handovers and ward rounds.
- Develop specialist interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs.
- Deliver respiratory expertise “upstream” via community multidisciplinary teams and upgraded advice & guidance.
- Participate in and help expand 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 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
- Asthma and biologics therapy
- Lung cancer and EBUS
- Sleep and domiciliary ventilation
- Community respiratory MDT support
Working for our organisation – 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.
Qualifications
- Fully registered with the GMC.
- CCT (or equivalent for non‑UK applicants) or be accredited (or equivalent) and on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Candidates may be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
- 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.
Legal and Equality
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
- Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
- Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria.
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