Innovative Respiratory Consultant | Flexible Plans

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT

Swindon

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a growing team as part of service reconfiguration. You will help lead inpatient care, develop sub-specialty interests, and participate in community MDTs and upgraded guidance to improve patient flow.

The role emphasizes teaching, governance, and collaboration, with opportunities to shape respiratory care in Swindon and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

GMC-registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).
Committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development.

Responsibilities

Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co-leading daily handovers and ward rounds.
Develop sub-specialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs.
Deliver respiratory expertise “upstream” via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance.
Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic.
Take part in the general medical on-call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on-call.
Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development.
Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management.