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Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

United Kingdom, Greater London 109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join a well-established and supportive respiratory department in Greater London. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced respiratory consultants delivering high-quality respiratory services across inpatient, outpatient, and virtual care settings. The role includes a subspecialty interest in Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis (Host Defence), alongside a secondary interest in Sleep Medicine, while maintaining a broad commitment to general respiratory medicine. This post provides an opportunity to take a leading role in developing specialist services for Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis, to contribute to multidisciplinary care, and to participate in innovative service models, such as a Respiratory Virtual Hospital. The department operates within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and supports teaching, clinical research, and service development. There is no on-call commitment for General Internal Medicine (GIM), allowing the role to focus entirely on respiratory medicine.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide high-quality inpatient respiratory care, including coverage of the Acute Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU) on a rota basis
  • Deliver specialist outpatient clinics, including: Bronchiectasis / Host Defence clinics, Tuberculosis clinics, Sleep medicine clinics, General respiratory and urgent respiratory clinics
  • Participate in bronchoscopy lists and pleural procedure sessions
  • Participate in the Respiratory Virtual Hospital service
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, including Bronchiectasis, Tuberculosis, and pleural disease MDTs
  • Participate in the Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) on-call rota
  • Support the assessment and management of patients with complex respiratory conditions
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists and allied health professionals
  • Provide teaching and supervision to junior doctors, trainees and allied health professionals
  • Act as an Educational Supervisor or work towards supervisor accreditation
  • Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives
  • Contribute to research, innovation and education within the respiratory department

Requirements

  • Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory Medicine or expected within 6 months
  • Meets Royal College of Physicians criteria for Consultant appointment
  • Minimum 1 year NHS experience
  • Experience in acute respiratory medicine and inpatient respiratory care
  • Experience managing Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) services
  • Subspecialty experience in Bronchiectasis, Tuberculosis (Host Defence), or Sleep Medicine
  • Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement
  • Experience teaching junior doctors and healthcare professionals
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Participation in audit and service improvement projects

Nice to have

  • Completion of Speciality Certificate Examination (SCE) in Respiratory Medicine or international equivalent
  • Higher postgraduate qualifications, such as an MD or a PhD
  • Experience developing specialist respiratory services
  • Leadership or management experience within respiratory medicine
  • Accredited Educational Supervisor or willingness to obtain accreditation
  • Evidence of research activity or publications
  • Interest in service innovation and new care models

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