Locum Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in England is seeking a Locum Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine to join a dedicated team providing exceptional service to a local population of 400,000. This role includes maintaining clinical standards, participating in governance, and supporting the development of the department. Applicants should have MRCP and be GMC registered, with scope for flexible working hours. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practice.
• Experience in respiratory medicine is highly desirable.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for patients with respiratory disorders.
• Participate in the on-call rota for Respiratory Medicine.
• Engage in clinical governance and continuing professional development.

Skills

MRCP

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Residence within ten miles

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine for this acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. This is a full time replacement post and the appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).

This is an exciting opportunity to support the increased workload, expansion and development of the Respiratory Department. The successful candidate will complement an innovative and committed multi-disciplinary respiratory team in providing a high quality, clinically effective respiratory service across inpatient and elective pathways.

The Department provides a wide range of services including Pulmonary Physiology, bronchoscopy and EBUS, Tuberculosis, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Severe Asthma, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pleural, Full Sleep Medicine and Non-invasive ventilation. The appointee will join the existing consultants in providing a comprehensive respiratory medicine service and participate in an on-call rota for Respiratory Medicine non-invasive ventilation cover.

Applicants with a sub-specialty interest applicable to a DGH Hospital are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital, including optimising safe and timely discharge of patients and supporting patient flow.
• Share management of all adult patients with Respiratory disorders referred to the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in the Respiratory department. This is a pure Respiratory Medicine post, with potential to discuss contributing to the general medical rota during the interview.
• Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Take responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

About the Trust and Role

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the-art facilities and are committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Sub-specialty, Teaching, Audit and Service Development

A sub-speciality interest of relevance to a Respiratory Department will be considered, as is an enthusiasm for teaching, audit and research. The precise sub-specialty responsibilities for this post will be open to negotiation among the consultant team following the appointments. Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss during the interview if they want to contribute to the general medical rotas or to do pure respiratory medicine. The Applicant will participate in the seven day service rota and respiratory on-call/respiratory HDU rota. Consultants joining the organisation are given dedicated time in their job plans for new service development and to pursue their sub-specialty interest.

Job Planning and Work Pattern

Weekly work commitments will be within the European directives on working hours and will be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director and the Consultants in the Department, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or their representative. The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year, including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, with a clear schedule of commitments and personal objectives.

Team and Training

The senior Respiratory Consultants in the department will act as mentors for new consultants, along with other consultants in their absence. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local needs, with annual review meetings in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. Bedford Hospital has a friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. We welcome medical students and provide clinical placements to support their education. The Medical Education Department offers postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must have MRCP and be fully registered with the General Medical Council and have a Licence to Practice. Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the Hospital. Candidates unable to work full-time are invited to apply. The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Other Details

The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding rural areas and is within easy reach of attractive towns and good schools. The appointee will join the well-established Respiratory Department and may have opportunities to work at the Trust’s Luton Hospital site depending on clinical interests. This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.