EssentialFull registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at the time of in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalentDesirablePostgraduate thesisCompleted fellowship programme
Experience
EssentialExperience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job planUnderstanding of all aspects of Respiratory MedicineDesirableFive years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programmeExperience at locum consultant level
Teaching
DesirableDemonstrable ability as an educational supervisor and teacher with evidence of training for the role
Research
DesirablePublications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at the time of in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalentDesirablePostgraduate thesisCompleted fellowship programme
Experience
EssentialExperience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job planUnderstanding of all aspects of Respiratory MedicineDesirableFive years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programmeExperience at locum consultant level
Teaching
DesirableDemonstrable ability as an educational supervisor and teacher with evidence of training for the role
Job summaryNo Agencies
Job summaryNo AgenciesWe are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join the Department of Respiratory Medicine on a permanent basis. This post will involve in-patient, out-patient and on-call emergency work at King's Mill Hospital as well as out-patient work at Newark Hospital.Our department currently has three base wards for in-patients at King's Mill Hospital with an eight-bedded respiratory support unit to allow acute and chronic non-invasive duties of the jobThe over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.Respiratory outpatient clinics are held at King's Mill and Newark Hospitals as well in the Ashfield and Mansfield Community Hospitals. As well as general Respiratory out-patient clinics, we have also sub‑specialist clinics for Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep/Ventilators, COPD, TB and Bronchiectasis. We sees approximately 2600 new outpatients per year and over 6400 follow up
patients.
We also perform Endobronchial ultrasound, Thoracoscopy and indwelling pleural catheters at King's Mill. We support pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen services at three sites across mid-Nottinghamshire.
About us
We have excellent clinical support from 10 respiratory physiologists with access to full pulmonary function tests, exhaled nitric oxide, exercise tests and muscle strength tests. There are also facilities for in-patient and out-patient sleep studies, with 4000 patients under follow-up for sleep disorders. We also organises the community oxygen assessment programme.We are well served by the Radiology department with 2 consultants who specialise in Chest Radiology. We have weekly support from the tertiary oncology centre in Nottingham with 2 oncologists and a thoracic surgeon attending our local MDT. We have 3 lung cancer specialist nurses and 3 respiratory specialist nurses.We have an established
research portfolio including recruitment into lung cancer and COPD and ILD and COPD studies with support from a responsive Research and Innovation department.
DetailsDate posted06 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
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Consultant in Respiratory Medicine in Nottingham 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.
