Consultant in Respiratory Medicine (TB/Asthma)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a dynamic Respiratory consultant for a full-time permanent position. Responsibilities include performing bronchoscopies, supervising a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to both TB and asthma services. Essential qualifications include membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, MB BS, and specialized training in Respiratory Medicine. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to work at a prestigious teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK or equivalent.
• On Specialist Register or within six months of admission for UK trainees.
• Experience in Respiratory Medicine with special interest in TB and asthma.

Responsibilities

• Perform bronchoscopies and pleural procedures.
• Supervision of resident doctors and specialist nurses.
• Develop and sustain capacity of TB and asthma services.

Skills

Respiratory Medicine

TB management

Teaching ability

Clinical auditing

Education

Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Certificate of completion of Specialist training in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Respiratory consultant to fill a replacement post at Leeds TB & Difficult Asthma services at St James's University Hospital. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team. The Leeds Difficult Asthma service provides tertiary and secondary care for patients with asthma. The TB service offers an integrated service including diagnosis and treatment of active TB, latent TB infection, and screening for people who have been in contact with TB.

Responsibilities

• The post is full-time (10 programmed activities) with supervision of resident doctors and specialist nurses.
• On-call commitments: Respiratory medicine rota on a 1:12 basis; contribute to Acute Medicine rota 1:109; contribute 0.7PA to flexible work to support General Internal Medicine.
• Inpatient and outpatient duties at St James's University Hospital; cross-city outpatient facilities including a chest clinic at Leeds General Infirmary.
• Perform bronchoscopies and pleural procedures.
• Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and in departmental research.
• Develop and sustain capacity of TB and asthma services, with a view to expansion, and ensure smooth flow from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop innovative ways of working to sustain increasing patient load.
• Contribute to Respiratory and Acute Medicine on-call rota.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK or equivalent; higher specialist training in Respiratory Medicine.
• On Specialist Register or within six months of admission for UK trainees; other doctors on the Specialist Register as required by consultant appointment regulations.
• MB BS or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent; Certificate of completion of Specialist training in Respiratory and General Medicine or CESR or equivalent.
• Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Ability to work in the UK; GMC number clearly stated in the application.
• Experience in Respiratory Medicine with special interest in TB and asthma; evidence of continuous career progression.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course; higher degree.
• Experience in medical research and training undergraduate/postgraduate staff; participation in regular clinical audits.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

• Evidence of ability to carry out medical research; experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; involvement in clinical audit.
• Appraisal and small-group teaching experience are desirable.

Other Information

This appointment is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK sponsorship as applicable. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

About the Employer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with multiple sites and a commitment to patient-centered care. The Trust values Patient-centered, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable, and Empowered approaches, and aims to be the best for patient safety, quality, and experience.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay: Hospital medical and dental staff; Grade: Consultant; Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working; Reference: C9298-CON-925

Job Location

St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF