Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to support the service across clinics and procedures. The role requires integration into the respiratory department, with responsibility for delivering clinical care and improving existing services. Essential qualifications include an MBBS and MRCP accreditation, along with skills in bronchoscopy or pleural procedures. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary between £109,725 to £145,478 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Respiratory Medicine service in clinics and procedures.
• Work well in a multi-professional team.
• Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Skills

Wide experience of respiratory and general medicine

Skills in bronchoscopy/endobronchial ultrasound or pleural procedures

Excellent team-working skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP accreditation or equivalent experience

Masters Degree in a relevant area to Respiratory Medicine

PhD or evidence of higher education qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into the working of the respiratory department but also to develop their own interests. We are looking to attract an enthusiastic candidate with a wide experience of respiratory and general medicine. The job plan is illustrative of current working and the respiratory department would be happy to work with the successful candidate to finalise a job plan that meets the needs of the Trust and satisfies the interests and skillset of the candidate. We are particularly keen to employ a candidate with skills in bronchoscopy/endobronchial ultrasound or pleural procedures to enhance our existing rota.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main Duties

• Support the Respiratory Medicine service in clinics, wards and for in-patient and out-patient procedures.
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams, operational managers and commissioners.
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

About Us

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

We are committed to providing the best possible diagnostic facilities and high-quality clinical care in a clean, supportive environment where patients are treated effectively with respect and dignity.

Job Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025 | Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff | Grade: Consultant | Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time | Reference number: RSH/RESP/CON/T4/017 | Job location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Job Responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full‑time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week and will be reviewed annually. It covers all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. The plan will allocate 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) – CPD, audit, teaching and research. Any adjustment to the PA allocation will be reviewed with the team. Applicants who cannot work full‑time will be considered on a personal basis, with potential time‑off in lieu for additional hours.

Qualifications (Essential)

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP accreditation or equivalent experience

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Masters Degree in a relevant area to Respiratory Medicine
• PhD or evidence of higher education qualification

Entry Criteria (Essential)

• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Skill classes must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ

Employer's Website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/