Consultant Respiratory Physician in Sheffield

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 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.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.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. 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 Part-time 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. 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.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. Teaching and training EssentialExperience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.Continuous Professional Development 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. 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. Teaching and training EssentialExperience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.Continuous Professional Development 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. 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).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