Consultant Respiratory Physician-interest in Occupational Lung Disease

Job summaryWe are looking to appoint a part-time (0.8 WTE, 8 PA) Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine to join Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Northern General Hospital, with a specialist interest in Occupational Lung Disease (OLD).The successful candidate will join an established team of three Occupational Lung Disease consultants working closely with other Interstitial Lung Disease consultants within one of the UK's few dedicated Occupational Lung Disease services. The post offers the opportunity to contribute to specialist OLD services, respiratory medicine and multidisciplinary working across Occupational Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Thoracic Radiology, Histopathology and Occupational Health. Subject to service development and satisfactory progression, additional programmed activities may become available within 12-18 months, offering the potential to expand the post to a full-time appointment.Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.Main duties of the jobThis post offers an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Occupational Lung Disease services. The successful candidate will work alongside nationally recognised colleagues within a specialist multidisciplinary team managing the full spectrum of occupational and environmental respiratory disease, including occupational asthma, asbestos-related disease, silicosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and emerging occupational lung disorders.Full details of the post duties can be found in the details Job Description.About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.DetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Part-time Reference number190-STH-26-238Job locationsNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practiseName on the specialist register for Respiratory Medicine and GIM or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interviewSubstantial experience in OLD/ILD or closely related field (e.g.: 12 month fellowship)MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians) or EquivalentDesirableMD or PhD or equivalent. Clinical experience EssentialAbility to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post. Research EssentialAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriateDesirablePublications in Peer reviewed journals.Ideas for future research whilst in post. Teaching and training EssentialExperience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.DesirableTo have the ability to teach all groups of staff. Continuous Professional Development EssentialEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsDesirableMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration EssentialEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS ManagementDesirableAwareness of current issues in NHSExperience of working with management groups. Clinical governance and audit EssentialExperience in performing clinical auditUnderstands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice.DesirableCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project. Personal attributes EssentialDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesGood oral and written communications skills Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practiseName on the specialist register for Respiratory Medicine and GIM or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interviewSubstantial experience in OLD/ILD or closely related field (e.g.: 12 month fellowship)MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians) or EquivalentDesirableMD or PhD or equivalent. Clinical experience EssentialAbility to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post. Research EssentialAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriateDesirablePublications in Peer reviewed journals.Ideas for future research whilst in post. Teaching and training EssentialExperience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.DesirableTo have the ability to teach all groups of staff. Continuous Professional Development EssentialEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsDesirableMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration EssentialEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS ManagementDesirableAwareness of current issues in NHSExperience of working with management groups. Clinical governance and audit EssentialExperience in performing clinical auditUnderstands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice.DesirableCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project. Personal attributes EssentialDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesGood oral and written communications skillsDisclosure 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). 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 nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUUnited KingdomEmployer's website