Consultant in Respiratory Medicine in City of London

Job summaryConsultant in Respiratory Medicine10 PA CONTRACTCurrent NHS Consultant Terms and ConditionsWe are looking for a Respiratory Consultant to join our team in delivering high-quality respiratory medical services at University Hospitals of Tees. The successful candidate will have a subspecialist focus on TB, COPD and Pleural diseases.The successful applicant will join the enthusiastic and well-established respiratory team to provide clinical sessions within the Department of Respiratory Medicine.The primary base will be the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.Main duties of the jobThe post is outpatient and inpatient respiratory based. The post holder will contribute to Respiratory evening and weekend on-call commitments (1:7 weekends depending on the number of consultants) as part of the overall job plan.This post is based predominantly at the James Cook University Hospital with the expectation to provide some cross site cover at the University Hospital North Tees, Stockton. Office accommodation and secretarial support will be provided, as will computer/internet access.The full detail of the job plan will be negotiated and agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Director.About usWe support the'Making Every Contact Count'approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.At University Hospitals Tees our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.DetailsDate posted05 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
EssentialFull registration with GMC. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT.DesirableTraining in appraisal techniques.
Clinical Specialty Skills
EssentialCompletion of a recognised training programme in respiratory and general medicine.Sound diagnostic and therapeutic skills, in-particular competent in fibre-optic bronchoscopy and lung function testingCompetent in the management of respiratory and general medical conditions experience in managing rapid access lung cancer clinics in the UK and experience of lung MDT membershipExperience in full range of bronchoscopy procedures and EBUS;Experience in managing patients with complex pleural effusion, including performing talc pleurodesis and insertion/removal of the IPC.DesirableAttendance at and participation in international meetingsMultidisciplinary approach to lung cancer management.Experience in performing endobronchial interventions, such as argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery snaring and stent insertion.
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
EssentialEvidence of working in a multi- disciplined team.Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors.Effective communication skillsDesirableManagement trainingIT skillsTeaching degree
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull registration with GMC. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT.DesirableTraining in appraisal techniques.
Clinical Specialty Skills
EssentialCompletion of a recognised training programme in respiratory and general medicine.Sound diagnostic and therapeutic skills, in-particular competent in fibre-optic bronchoscopy and lung function testingCompetent in the management of respiratory and general medical conditions experience in managing rapid access lung cancer clinics in the UK and experience of lung MDT membershipExperience in full range of bronchoscopy procedures and EBUS;Experience in managing patients with complex pleural effusion, including performing talc pleurodesis and insertion/removal of the IPC.DesirableAttendance at and participation in international meetingsMultidisciplinary approach to lung cancer management.Experience in performing endobronchial interventions, such as argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery snaring and stent insertion.
Skills, knowledge and aptitude