Consultant - Respiratory Medicine

TN United Kingdom; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Consultants in Respiratory Medicine to enhance local services and deliver exceptional care in the beautiful surroundings of Cornwall. This role offers a generous relocation package and professional development grants, ensuring a balanced work/life dynamic. With opportunities for community clinics and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for both seasoned consultants and those new to the field. Enjoy a fulfilling career while embracing the outdoor lifestyle that Cornwall has to offer.

Benefits

Relocation Package

Research Grant

Professional Development Grant

Generous Study Leave Budget

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice required.
• Competency in all aspects of Respiratory Medicine essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of seven consultant chest physicians and contribute to patient care.
• Support professional development and quality improvement through SPA sessions.

Skills

Respiratory Medicine

Bronchoscopy

EBUS

Clinical Leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

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Client:

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Truro, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Due to the expansion of our Respiratory Department, we are looking for two Consultants to join our friendly team.

These posts offer an £18K relocation package together with up to £10K Research and Professional Development Grant to be used in the first 3 years.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your skills and experience to further develop local services and deliver excellent care, whilst benefiting from the incredible lifestyle that Cornwall has to offer, in an organisation that values work/life balance, with a job plan that enables you to make the most of living here.

All 10 PA job plans include 2.5 SPA as standard for new Consultants and 1.5 SPA for existing Consultants to support professional development and quality improvement, with separate admin sessions. Additional SPA for educational, research, or leadership activities are discussed during annual job plan reviews. Job plans are annualized, providing a day off in non-ward weeks and two days off following the respiratory weekend on call (8am-2pm). We also have a generous study leave budget and allowance.

We are a flexible team and, although both posts are offered as substantive 10 PA jobs, we encourage discussions about less than full-time working or fixed-term appointments.

These roles suit either an established Consultant looking to relocate and restore work/life balance, or a new Consultant wanting to establish themselves in a supportive department.

Main duties of the job

The post-holders will join a team of seven consultant chest physicians and an associate specialist. The department includes experienced specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and a physiologist. Ward teams comprise trainees and fellow posts, with many locums making the most of living here. The department is based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, with opportunities for community clinics across Cornwall and a developing integrated respiratory care team.

Our main respiratory ward includes a 6-bed Higher Care Unit/Acute Respiratory Unit for enhanced respiratory support. The ward has flexible bases to accommodate COVID and non-COVID ARU areas as demand varies.

We offer services such as bronchoscopy, EBUS, pleural clinics, and subspecialties in lung cancer, TB, cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine, ILD, and respiratory failure including home ventilation. We have close links with Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for severe asthma, thoracic surgery, and medical thoracoscopy.

We support applicants interested in developing additional subspecialty areas and welcome those aiming to enhance existing services.

We provide comprehensive mentoring, study leave, and support for revalidation and CPD.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the largest healthcare provider in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with three main sites: Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. Our staff and services are region-wide.

The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, with a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We collaborate with health and social care organizations, including NHS Kernow and NHS England, to meet local healthcare needs. We provide a range of acute, medical, surgical, and specialist services to around 500,000 people, with increased demand during holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. We are committed to advancing clinical services and maximizing local specialist care.

Enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment. We offer extensive educational opportunities to help you develop your skills and provide outstanding healthcare locally.

Experience an excellent quality of life in Cornwall, known for surfing beaches, fishing harbors, beautiful countryside, and historic towns. The area offers clean air, outdoor activities, and excellent educational institutions, making it ideal for families and career development.

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Requirements to be an NHS employee:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks
• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview
• Competency in all aspects of Respiratory Medicine