Overview
In this Consultant role you support the Respiratory Department across ward duties and in-reach services. You will contribute to Asthma and Sleep/NIV care while developing the CPET/Breathlessness Service, shaping patient pathways and clinic delivery. You work closely with a mentor and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality care for acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The post sits within a large teaching and research-active NHS partnership focused on world-class hospital and community services. This is an opportunity to lead service development, teach junior staff, and drive impactful respiratory care at scale.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care across Respiratory Ward duties and in-reach to AAU
- Support and develop Asthma and Sleep/NIV services
- Develop CPET/Breathlessness Service
- Mentor and supervise junior medical staff
- Coordinate clinic capacity (6 new patients per clinic; follow-ups as slots evolve)
- Collaborate with consultants and SpR to distribute workload
- Engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Key requirements
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP(UK) or MRCP(Resp) or equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration or expected within 6 months
- Ability to manage high-intensity workload and lead teams
- Sound clinical opinion on acute medical conditions and independent patient care
- Flexibility in a changing health service
- Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs and health professionals
- Teaching and supervisory aptitude
- Asthma management
- Sleep medicine/NIV management
- CPET/Breathlessness service development
Consultant Respiratory Medicine in Cottingham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
