Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine – 249594 PM

Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

Reference – 249594

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
• UK‑trained doctors must have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
• Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) route doctors are only eligible to apply once the route has been awarded.
• Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tertiary respiratory care to children in NHS Lothian and, by agreement, in other health boards across Scotland.
• Maintain a substantive paediatric respiratory consultant post, funded for 7 posts with the possibility of additional posts.
• No current commitment to out‑of‑hours work; a dedicated on‑call respiratory rota is expected to begin later in 2026 with a planned 1 in 6 contributions, including the successful candidate.

Working Hours

• Permanent, part‑time (28 hours per week) post based in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

EEO Statement

Job offer and all employment matters are based on the applicant’s merits. Candidates are encouraged to provide evidence of their qualifications and experience. The organisation is committed to helping individuals from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and being aware of the candidate’s circumstances and needs.

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