Consultant Respiratory Physician

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon invites applications for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. The role combines ward-based work, outpatient clinics, and procedural bronchoscopy within a supportive team of four consultants.

The post includes two ward rounds weekly, three outpatient clinics, bronchoscopy every second week, and a 1-in-7 weekend on-call. There is potential for 7-day working and a job plan of 10 PAs (+ APA), with regular reviews at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Qualifications

• GMC registration required and eligibility for CCT in respiratory medicine.
• Full GMC Registration and evidence of specialist training.
• Higher degree in Medicine or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to two ward rounds per week on Burstead or Orsett wards.
• Deliver three outpatient clinics per week.
• Lead a bronchoscopy list every two weeks.
• Participate in general medical and respiratory on‑call rotas.
• Provide 1‑in‑7 weekend cover for new patients and reviews.
• Lead care in specialist area and engage in CPD, teaching and research.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Respiratory medicine expertise

Teaching & CPD

Service development

Education

GMC Registration

CCT in Respiratory & General Medicine

Higher degree in Medicine

Tools

Bronchoscopy procedures

CPD/academic activities

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Respiratory Department as a Consultant and play a key role in shaping high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team of four consultants, delivering a balanced mix of ward‑based, outpatient, and procedural work. You will undertake two ward rounds per week on Burstead or Orsett wards, run three outpatient clinics, and lead a bronchoscopy list every other week, ensuring a rich and varied clinical schedule.

AAC Interview initially planned for 1st December 2026

Main duties of the job

Rotational model provides structured off‑ward time, allowing consultants to focus on inpatient referrals and outpatient triage while contributing to seamless service delivery. You will also participate in the general medical and respiratory on‑call rotas, including a 1‑in‑7 weekend commitment.

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative clinician who embraces innovation and is adaptable to evolving service needs, including future opportunities for 7‑day working. With a job plan comprising 10 PAs (plus an optional APA), you will enjoy a blend of Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities, supported through regular job plan reviews at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Conduct two weekly ward rounds on Burstead or Orsett wards.
• Deliver three outpatient clinics per week.
• Undertake a bronchoscopy list every second week.
• Participate in the general medical consultant on‑call rota and respiratory on‑call rota.
• Provide 1-in-7 weekend cover for new patients, reviews, and potential discharges.
• Manage inpatient referrals and triage outpatient referrals during off‑ward rotation periods.
• Cover colleagues during annual and study leave as required.
• Lead the care of patients within their area of special interest, with the potential to assume a lead clinician role in that field.
• Maintain active engagement in CPD/CME, audit, teaching, and research.
• Contribute to a flexible and evolving service model, including potential innovative or 7‑day working patterns.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Full GMC Registration
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
• A higher degree in Medicine

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in respiratory and general medicine.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.