Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Responsibilities

• Lead and attend general respiratory clinics and cancer clinics at the main acute site and selected community hospitals.
• Participate in the weekly specialty ward rota (in-hours only) at University Hospital of North Durham and join the unselected medical on‑call rota on the Acute Medical Unit.
• Perform and supervise key procedures such as bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), pleural ultrasound and pleural interventions on acute sites and the medical day units.
• Provide expert clinical opinion in both emergency and elective settings, offering supervisor support to trainees and non‑consultant staff.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings for lung cancer, SLN (secondary malignancy) and interstitial lung disease, and liaison with regional home ventilation and difficult asthma services.
• Engage in audit and research activities, supporting academic and educational roles within the department where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC (Licence to Practice).
• Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory Medicine, or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
• Or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Respiratory Medicine.
• Proven experience in lung cancer investigation, management and teaching within a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated competence in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and related procedures.
• Strong NHS management skills, able to organise own work and delegate appropriately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supervising trainees and conducting clinical audit.
• Evidence of using the clinical evidence base to support decision making.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work across two acute sites and a range of community hospitals, expanding patient access.
• Access to specialised diagnostic services and a dedicated 41‑bed respiratory ward including NIV and HFNO facilities.
• Potential for involvement in academic positions, research projects and teaching roles.
• Participation in a regional integrated care initiative focused on respiratory care in the community (Respiratory Rightcare).
• Supportive, forward‑thinking team committed to high‑quality clinical care and innovation.

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