Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Walsall seeks a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to deliver high-quality clinical service. The role includes duties such as supervising junior staff and collaborating on quality improvement projects. Applicants should possess full GMC registration and have evidence of higher training in Respiratory Medicine. A flexible work plan is possible, and mentoring is offered for new Consultants, alongside competitive compensation and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality Respiratory services through continual improvements.
• Provide a comprehensive outpatient service and interventional skills.
• Participate in local and national quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical care

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Basic Medical Degree

Full MRCP or equivalent

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Tools

Bronchoscopy

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)

Job description

Job summary

This is a full-time substantive post (less than full-time would be considered for the right candidate) for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. The postholder will be instrumental in delivering a high-quality clinical service in collaboration with regional Integrated Care Board members and will participate in developing the Respiratory service at Walsall NHS Trust. The successful applicant will contribute to the care of respiratory and General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call rota, with a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training, and other qualities as identified in the person specification. Annual job planning and annual appraisal are required as part of the re-validation cycle.

The role is for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available by negotiation to cover a Saturday morning ward on a 1:8 rota. Participation in the General medical on-call rota currently frequency 1:18, incurring an additional PA. Total PAs for this role is 11.5. Part-time candidates will be welcomed. The Trust and Respiratory Medicine department offer mentoring for the new Consultant appointment.

Main duties

Duties will include bronchoscopy sessions, general respiratory ward rounds, and supervision/teaching of junior medical staff. The ideal candidate should be skilled in Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) or willing to undertake training. The post is in line with the described program of 10 PAs per week with potential additional PAs as stated above.

Part-time applicants will be considered, and a flexible job plan will be arranged. The department provides mentoring for new Consultants.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the primary provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. Inpatient and outpatient services are provided at the Manor Hospital, with a wide range of community services. The Trust has state-of-the-art facilities including Critical Care, Neonatal, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities, following major developments completed in 2010 and subsequent upgrades. A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre opened in March 2023, significantly improving emergency care facilities and capacity.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 407-MLTC-7229118

Job locations: Walsall Manor Hospital, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Job responsibilities

1. To assist the current team and ensure a commitment to high-quality Respiratory and General Internal Medicine services through continual development of practice in light of evidence-base and clinical standards.
2. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialties on Respiratory care.
3. To provide a comprehensive outpatient service and strong interventional skills for Bronchoscopy/EBUS sessions; training and accreditation for EBUS can be provided if required.
4. To provide clinical support and teaching to junior medical staff, medical students, and postgraduate medical education; educational and supervision accreditation within the first year and participation in junior medical doctor supervision.
5. To participate in local and national quality improvement projects as part of CPD; training support will be provided.
6. To explore research opportunities in conjunction with the research team.
7. To maintain a commitment to high-quality patient care.
8. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
9. To undertake Saturday respiratory ward rounds on a rotational basis with other Respiratory consultants and the Acute Respiratory Infection virtual ward.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential: Basic Medical Degree; Full MRCP (or equivalent); Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Respiratory and GIM (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) OR CCT in GIM with minimum 5 years training in Respiratory Medicine.

Professional Registration
Essential: Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.

Training and Clinical Experience
Essential: Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory (or within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview); broad experience in Respiratory Medicine; ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care; fully registered with GMC and licence to practice; ability to offer expert clinical advice.

Desirable: Experience in Endobronchial Ultrasound; experience in Cancer.

Flexible Working
Essential: Willing to work flexibly to meet Trust objectives.

Professional and Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
Essential: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team; effective communication with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies.

Management and Administrative Experience
Essential: Good organisational and management skills; ability to lead within the Respiratory team; ability to organise and prioritise workload; capability to plan strategically and exercise sound judgement; experience supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level.

Desirable: Evidence of management/administration experience; leadership skills.

Research
Essential: Evidence of proficiency in research.

Innovation and Service Improvement
Essential: Understanding of current NHS environment, reforms, initiatives, and issues.

Clinical Effectiveness
Essential: Experience in clinical audit; ability to use evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making; evidence of research experience and published work.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for DBS check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Walsall Manor Hospital, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Employer's website: walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk