Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician (CF, PCD & Bronchiectasis)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician to join a dynamic team in Southampton. This exciting role focuses on the care of adult patients with cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and bronchiectasis. As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients. The position offers a fixed-term contract of 6 months with opportunities for professional development and research. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on patient lives in a vibrant coastal city.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Broad experience in respiratory medicine sufficient to practise independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for patients with cystic fibrosis, PCD, and bronchiectasis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician (CF, PCD & Bronchiectasis)

Main area: Respiratory
Contract: 6 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 188-MB30225

Site: Southampton General Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 13/03/2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job

This is a 6-month fixed term consultant post in respiratory medicine, contributing to the inpatient and outpatient care of adult patients with cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and bronchiectasis.

The successful applicant will join a team of five Consultants in suppurative lung disease and a wider team of 23 Consultant Respiratory Physicians, as well as a large and busy Adult CF multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, and junior medical staff. Southampton also hosts one of the four national Adult PCD specialist management centres and the successful candidate will work with the lead consultant, Dr. Mary Carroll, specialist nurses, and specialist physiotherapists to deliver this service.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post provides 10.0 Programmed Activities and is based predominantly at Southampton General Hospital. The timetable is provisional, and it is expected that the department will need to evolve its working practices to meet the challenges of the modern NHS.

The PAs will include:

1. 8 PAs for direct clinical care
2. 2 PAs for supporting professional activities (including teaching, supervision, audit, research, and non-clinical management).

The department is very research active and the post holder will be strongly encouraged to pursue and develop any research interest.

Cystic Fibrosis – 5 DCC (to include CF outpatient clinics, Annual Reviews, MDT, virtual ward rounds (VWR) and clinical admin)

PCD – 2 DCC (to include PCD outpatient clinics, annual reviews and MDT)

Bronchiectasis clinic and MDT – 1 DCC

There is no current on-call commitment for this post though this may be available depending on the needs of the service and the circumstances of the individual.

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on 13/3/25
Job Reference: 188-MB30225

This vacancy closes on or before: 25/2/25
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full Registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Evidence of training and broad experience in respiratory medicine sufficient to practise independently as a consultant
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following:
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Experience in managing patients with cystic fibrosis both as inpatients and outpatients
• Experience in the investigation and management of patients with PCD and other suppurative lung conditions
• Experience of clinical research.

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Ability to take responsibility and provide leadership where appropriate
• Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work effectively with good time management skills
• Formal management and leadership training
• Experience of working within a large MDT

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.