Job summaryCONSULTANT IN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE -SEVERE ASTHMA(5 PAs GSTT Severe Asthma Service / 5 PAs Clinical Research) This appointment is for a clinical academic position at consultant level who will work 5 PAs as a substantively employed NHS consultant physician within the GSTT Severe Asthma Service (based predominantly at RBH site) and 5 PAs in clinical research relating to asthma funded through a National Heart and Lung Foundation (NHLF) Fellowship Award. This award has a fixed term of 5 years.
It is expected that the successful applicant will generate ongoing research funding through competitive research grants beyond this time or return to full-time clinical work. Prior to the merger, Guy's and Royal Brompton each hosted the two largest asthma services in the UK. The newly formed cross-site GSTT service is the largest of its kind in the world with an international reputation for excellence and over three thousand patients on biologic therapies for asthma and related eosinophilic lung diseases.
Alongside the biologic service is an equally important and well-respected service providing highly specialist assessment and management of patients with upper and large airway abnormalities as well as complex breathlessness. The appointee will work across these two aligned areas joining a team of a consultants based at RBH and Guy's as well as an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobThe post is full time, with a provisional job plan outlined in section 10 It is expected that the appointee will have already gained experience and expertise in severe asthma care and the management of patients on biologic therapy from working in a severe asthma service at registrar and/or consultant level. The appointee will also support the cough and upper airway service and previous experience in this area is desirable but not essential.
The appointee will be expected to have obtained a MD/PhD research degree and have published widely in the field of asthma. Active engagement in clinical research studies including supporting the recruitment of patients to commercial and non-commercial clinical trials beyond the applicants own personal projects is expected. A desire to participate in teaching, clinical audit, and quality improvement projects with the aim of continually looking to improve standards of care in the department once appointed is importantTo participate in and develop clinical and organisational audit and to improve standards of the service wherever possible.
About usGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
pa
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number196-CON1168Job locationsRoyal Brompton HospitalSouth KensingtonSW3 6HPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information regarding the posts.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information regarding the posts. Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
EssentialEligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to PractiseMRCP or equivalentCCT in respiratory medicineDesirableHigher degree (PhD or MD) in the field of asthma
Clinical Experience
EssentialClinical experience in severe asthma including the use of biologic therapiesDesirableSpecialist training at an NHSE commissioned Severe Asthma CentreClinical experience of managing cough and upper airway dysfunctionClinical experience of managing eosinophilic lung diseases
Clinical Skills / knowledge and abilities
EssentialPeer reviewed publications in the field of asthmaUndergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experienceExperience of clinical auditExperience of supporting recruitment to clinical trials and /or clinical researchDesirablePresentations at National and/or International Respiratory Congresses
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
EssentialEligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to PractiseMRCP or equivalentCCT in respiratory medicineDesirableHigher degree (PhD or MD) in the field of asthma
Clinical Experience
EssentialClinical experience in severe asthma including the use of biologic therapiesDesirableSpecialist training at an NHSE commissioned Severe Asthma CentreClinical experience of managing cough and upper airway dysfunctionClinical experience of managing eosinophilic lung diseases
Clinical Skills / knowledge and abilities
EssentialPeer reviewed publications in the field of asthmaUndergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experienceExperience of clinical auditExperience of supporting recruitment to clinical trials and /or clinical researchDesirablePresentations at National and/or International Respiratory CongressesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Brompton HospitalSouth KensingtonSW3 6HPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Brompton HospitalSouth KensingtonSW3 6HPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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