Consultant Respiratory Physician | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Scunthorpe, Grimsby; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scunthorpe seeks a Respiratory Consultant to lead and innovate within the Respiratory Service. The role includes responsibilities in general internal medicine and teaching at Hull York Medical School. Candidates should have leadership skills and expertise in respiratory conditions. This position offers flexible working options to balance health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to teaching and research facilities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to inspire junior doctors and medical students.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
• Flexibility to support flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Respiratory Services across Northern Lincolnshire.
• Contribute to adult general internal medicine.
• Support a Diagnostic Investigation Unit with a thoracic ultrasound service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of Respiratory Medicine with NHS Humber Health Partnership. We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Respiratory Consultant to lead, innovate, and develop a service within a chosen sub‑specialty. The successful applicant will have the autonomy to mould how our Respiratory Service and its sub‑specialties are delivered, ensuring patients receive cutting‑edge, high‑quality care. We welcome candidates with expertise in EBUS, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma, Sleep‑Disordered Breathing, NIV, and Pleural Disease; other sub‑specialties will be considered on discussion.

There is a prestigious opportunity to be appointed as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School (HYMS), recognizing contributions to teaching and research. The honorary title grants access to university premises, facilities, systems, and library services to support academic and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Respiratory Services across Northen Lincolnshire as part of a nine‑consultant team.
• Contribute to adult general internal medicine (1:12 rota) and deliver timely bronchoscopies.
• Support a Diagnostic Investigation Unit with a thoracic ultrasound service and ensure high‑quality diagnostics.
• Provide outpatient clinic sessions with allocated administration time for smooth workflow.
• Lead and contribute to teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate learners, working with Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and training advanced care practitioners with Sheffield University.
• Support the Home Ventilation Programme (100 patients) and participate in expanding services such as Medical Thoracoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (already established in 2020).
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure evidence‑based practice, professional development, and revalidation adherence.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven leadership and ability to inspire junior doctors and medical students.
• Commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based clinical practice in line with Trust procedures and service plans.
• Flexibility to support flexible working arrangements and multi‑role careers where feasible.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with a focus on delivering patient‑centred care.

Flexible Working and Culture

We offer flexible working opportunities to promote health, well‑being, and work‑life balance. Local flexible arrangements are developed in partnership between line managers and employees to ensure equality of access, considering patient/service needs, service delivery, and staff wellbeing. We encourage open conversations about working patterns that suit role requirements and the needs of the team.

Organisation and Benefits

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS acute and community partnerships, serving over one million patients annually with a budget over £1.3 billion. It comprises Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The Partnership employs around 20,000 staff and operates multiple hospital sites, including NLAG’s Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, and HUTH’s Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Teaching Hospitals collaborate with HYMS to lead and contribute to biomedical, primary care, palliative, cardiovascular and respiratory research, among others. The organisation is committed to a diverse, inclusive, innovative, and caring workforce and to safeguarding the health and well‑being of its staff.

Additional Information

We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. For more information about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and employee benefits, please visit the recruitment site: https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

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This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.