NHS Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician - EDGH | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
We are an organisation that places importance and pride on being clinically led and prioritise developing clinical leaders.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team working to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred care in Respiratory.We are keen to recruit a NHS locum Consultant with an interest in TB, asthma, EBUS and/or Bronchiectasis and in particular ILD.
We have a developed and mature ILD Pathway, supported with an experienced ILD nursing team, a dedicated ILD pharmacist and bi-weekly MDM meetings in collaboration with Guys and St Thomas Hospital (GSTT). As an organisation we are Teir 2 ready and are looking for a ILD consultant to take this forward.
Other interests that compliment those of the existing consultants would also be welcome.
The trust is highly regarded for the under and post graduate education it provides and has a state-of-the-art Simulation Suite. Facilities for flexible bronchoscopy and full lung function exist at both acute sites; interventional bronchoscopies and pleural procedures are performed atalso at both sites. We have a tertiary level sleep service and home ventilation service based at Conquest Hospital and excellent thoracic surgery service support based at GSTT.
Respiratory Ward cover; outpatient clinic's for routine, urgent and suspected lung cancer; advise and guidance to primary care; pleural procedures; EBUS, bronch and other Thoracic interventional diagnostic procedures; GIM on-call cover.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020 the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026
Company: ESHT
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Location: Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
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NHS Locum Consultant Respiratory Physician - EDGH | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne employer: ESHT
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Support Workers at the Bexhill Irvine Unit. With a strong focus on staff development and a commitment to high-quality rehabilitation services, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a friendly team atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. Working in this dynamic setting not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care but also ensures that no two days are ever the same.
