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Locum Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (7PAs)
NHS
Cambridge
On-site
GBP 105,000 - 140,000
Full time
Job summary
A prominent healthcare institution in Cambridge is inviting applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. The successful applicant will join a well-established team providing specialist care. This role requires expertise in managing complex respiratory conditions in children and offers a full-time fixed-term contract until April 2026. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are available.
Qualifications
- Must have experience managing children with complex respiratory disorders.
- Desirable to have experience in paediatric sleep medicine.
- Skills in assessment and management of ventilatory support required.
Responsibilities
- Join and contribute to the established respiratory team at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
- Share Consultant responsibilities for the Paediatric Respiratory Service.
- Collaborate with Paediatric ENT and Neuromuscular teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (7PAs) to start as soon as possible until 14 April 2026.
The successful applicant will join the well-established respiratory team at Addenbrooke's University Hospital in Cambridge. The post will contribute to the tertiary paediatric respiratory service and will jointhe established team of 5 Consultants in Respiratory Medicine.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be part of the Paediatric Respiratory Team at Addenbrooke's Hospital and will share Consultant responsibilities relating to the Paediatric Respiratory Service.
You must have experience of the investigation and management of children with simple and complex respiratory disorders. It is desirable for this post, in addition to the above skills, that the post holder has experience in assessment, initiation and long-term management of children requiring ventilatory support at home. Clinical experience in paediatric sleep medicine is also desirable. The Respiratory team is closely aligned with the Paediatric ENT, Paediatric Neuromuscular team, PICU and NICU teams and the scoliosis MDT.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine/ Paediatrics with special interest in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
About usThe applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Details Date posted28 July 2025
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, pro-rata
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number180-LOCON-5148
Job locationsAddenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameCambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressAddenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameCambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressAddenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
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