Specialty Doctor in Respiratory

Transformationunitgm; Crewe; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking two Specialty Doctors in Respiratory Medicine to join their team at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. The role involves providing high-quality respiratory care and offers opportunities for training and CESR registration. Candidates will contribute to the development of respiratory services and participate in exciting new hospital programs.

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required.
• Primary Medical Degree is essential.
• Evidence of foundation competencies is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery and development of respiratory services.
• Develop sub-specialty services in areas like Pulmonary Oncology and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Skills

Evidence of foundation competencies

GMC

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Job description

Employer Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Leighton Hospital Town Crewe Salary £59,175 - £95,400 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 26/06/2025

Specialty Doctor in Respiratory

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

We are thrilled to be able to invite two Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine to join our current team and the successful candidates will be based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe .We are keen to appoint enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated colleagues to our forward-thinking team that prides itself on providing high quality respiratory care across a comprehensive range of respiratory services.

We can offer the opportunity to train and work towards CESR registration if this is desirable and this can be discussed at interview .

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the delivery and development of our future Respiratory services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (MCHFT) as well as the exciting New Hospital Program that is in development at the current Leighton Hospital site.

There is an opportunity to develop, progress and deliver sub-specialty services for Respiratory Medicine in all these areas:

Respiratory Physician specialising in Pulmonary Oncology

· Interstitial Lung Disease

· Sleep and Ventilation

· Tuberculosis and Complex infections

· Severe Asthma and Airways Disease

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website .

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post is based on 10PA's and further information regarding the job plan can be found in the attached job description .

Person specification

• GMC
• Primary Medical Degree
• Evidence of foundation competencies

Experience

• Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty

Knowledge

• ALS or Equivalent

Key Messages

· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website .

· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.

· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

· Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.

· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.