Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking additional consultants in Respiratory Medicine to manage inpatient care and develop sub-specialties. This role offers opportunities for innovation in service delivery and a flexible job plan for work-life balance. Ideal candidates are GMC-registered and passionate about patient care. Swindon offers excellent amenities and lifestyle choices, making it a great place to live and work.

Benefits

Flexible job plans

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards.
• Develop sub-specialty interests in line with departmental needs.
• Deliver respiratory expertise via community MDTs.
• Participate in and expand pleural and EBUS clinics.
• Take part in general medical on-call rota.
• Engage in teaching and clinical audit.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues.

Education

GMC registration with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).

Core Qualities

• Committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development.

Benefits and Role Context

• 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.
• The Star values: 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.