Respiratory Consultants with Specialist Interests (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Respirat[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Respiratory Consultant to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing specialized care in interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis, working alongside an established team of professionals. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• CCT in Respiratory Medicine or within 6 months of receipt.
• Full GMC registration required.
• Experience in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and day case services for respiratory conditions.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to lung cancer screening and asthma services.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Teaching abilities

Clinical audit

Research

Education

MBBS or equivalent

CCT in Respiratory Medicine

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)

Job description

Main area Respiratory Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours 10 sessions per week (Full time - 10 sessions per week) Job ref 205-7205745

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals North Midlands Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2025 08:00

Respiratory Consultants with Specialist Interests

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at UHNM to join the dynamic team of Respiratory Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. UHNM is a regional centre for interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, including complex home ventilation and weaning services, and is part of two MNDA approved care centres.

The successful candidates would ideally have a specialist interest in ILD, Cystic Fibrosis or Sleep & Vent (although other Specialist Interests would be considered) and complement the expertise of the 21 Respiratory Consultants, 8 SpRs, 2 NIHR recognised academic fellow posts, and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Respiratory Medicine Department. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.

Main duties of the job

The Respiratory Department is the regional centre for interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, including complex home ventilation and weaning services and part of two MNDA approved care centres. There is an established lung cancer screening programme. The Asthma service has recently been approved to provide biological treatment for severe disease. The Respiratory Department consists of 4 Respiratory Wards with 119 inpatient beds, including a 26 bedded Acute Lung Unit with 16 NIV beds, 2 Respiratory Physiology Departments over 2 sites offering a range of lung function tests. A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory and General Medicine is required.

The successful candidate will complement the expertise of the 21 Respiratory Consultants, 10 SpRs and 31 Clinical Nurse Specialists, working across the sub-specialities. The department provides both an inpatient, outpatient and day case Sleep & Ventilation Service,

Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Procedures and General Respiratory services across both our sites.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• CCT in Respiratory Medicine or within 6 months of receipt of CCT on interview date
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience and Training

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
• Experience and interest in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) to complement colleagues.
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Academic, Audit & Research

• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
• Experience of conducting Clinical audit
• Peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of continuing research

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:

• Experience in attending MDT providing expert opinions and suggestions to colleagues from other specialties

Management and Administrative Experience

• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department/service

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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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.

Name Dr. M Haris Job title Clinical Director, Specialised Medicine Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01782 671058 Additional information

Vicki Poole - Directorate Manager, 01782 675947

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