Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Swindon is seeking a consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join their expanding team. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care and developing innovative pathways in respiratory services. Responsibilities include managing inpatient care, contributing to clinical governance, and engaging in teaching. Applicants must be GMC registered with specialist accreditation and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible job plans

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• GMC‑registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care and continuous improvement.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and service development.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical policy and strategy development.
• Collaborate with clinical leads to develop services.
• Engage in teaching and clinical governance.

Skills

GMC registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Innovative thinking

Education

Specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Job 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.

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

We actively encourage you to develop subspecialty interests and lead innovative pathways in areas such as:

• Asthma and biologics therapy
• Lung cancer and EBUS
• Interstitial lung disease
• Sleep and domiciliary ventilation

In addition, you will:

• 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.

Responsibilities

As a consultant, you will be expected to:

• Support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
• Contribute to leading and developing services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director, in line with the Trust’s business plans.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other departments and Divisions within the Trust.
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust‑wide teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents, and participate in clinical risk management.
• Embrace a patient‑focused precision medicine style of practice to ensure efficient flow of patient care through the hospital.

Application Process

Please find attached a full job description and person specification. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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.

From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunities

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system.

Culture and Inclusion

• We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work‑life balance through flexible work arrangements.
• Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
• The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants with 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.

Benefits and Work Environment

• 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? Swindon is a vibrant, well‑connected town offering an excellent quality of life.

• 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.