Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

We are working with a distinguished NHS Trust to recruit two experienced and proactive Consultants in Respiratory Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic respiratory medicine team, with all that London has to offer right on your doorstep.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice and guidance, triage referrals, and manage outpatient clinics, addressing both new and follow-up patients with respiratory conditions
• Lead ward rounds and offer in-reach services to acute care, ensuring comprehensive patient management
• Participate in a 1 in 10 respiratory on-call rota, contributing to the department's emergency response
• Attend governance, audit, business, medical faculty, and departmental meetings, actively engaging in the Trust's operational and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and managerial colleagues to enhance clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, financial management, and operational effectiveness
• Commit to annual appraisal and medical revalidation, utilising Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time for continuous professional development
• Participate in mandatory training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and enhance clinical skills
• Support the teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors

Successful applicants will undertake appropriate subspecialist and general respiratory clinics. The Trust will consider individuals with any subspecialty interest, although they are particularly keen to consider candidates with experience in:

• Acute Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)/High Dependency Unit (HDU) care, leading on the development of Respiratory Support Units
• Respiratory infection, including tuberculosis (TB)
• Sleep-Disordered Breathing

The Hospital

The hospital is a prominent teaching institution in the South East of England, offering a wide range of clinical services. The wider Trust is supported by a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 staff members, originating from over 140 countries and places a key focus on inclusivity. More specifically, the respiratory medicine department is renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research, while prioritising a supportive work environment for its employees.

The Location

Situated in a vibrant town in the South East of England, this area is an increasingly popular place to call home. Families will appreciate the excellent schools and family-friendly amenities, while professionals benefit from its superb transport links, with direct train services to Central London in under 30 minutes. The area also boasts beautiful green spaces such as parks and nature reserves, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. With its rich history, strong sense of community, and variety of housing options, this location is a fantastic place to call home.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Completion of specialist training in Respiratory Medicine.
• Demonstrated competence in managing acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Criteria:

• Subspecialty interest in Acute NIV/HDU care, respiratory infection including TB, or Sleep-Disordered Breathing.
• Experience in teaching and supervising junior medical staff.
• Involvement in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and education.

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV to danielplatts@bdiresourcing.com. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address, or use the enquiry form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.