About the Role
We are recruiting 5 additional consultants to help meet the growing needs of our local population. This expansion is driven by rising demand, advances in respiratory medicine, and our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You will play a key role in a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge, and empowering patient self-management.
About You
- GMC-registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).
- Committed to high-quality, patient‑centred care and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development.
Specialist Pathway Development
- Asthma and biologics therapy
- Lung cancer and EBUS
- Interstitial lung disease
- Sleep and domiciliary ventilation
- Community respiratory MDT support
Key Responsibilities
- Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co‑leading daily handovers and ward rounds.
- Develop sub‑specialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs.
- Deliver respiratory expertise “upstream” via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance.
- Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic.
- Take part in the general medical on‑call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on‑call.
- Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development.
- Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management.
In your role as a consultant, you will be expected:
- To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
- To contribute to leading and developing services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
- To work in partnership with colleagues in other departments and Divisions within the Trust.
- To work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies.
- To undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
- To undertake investigations and report writing for incidents, and participate in clinical risk management.
- To embrace a patient‑focussed precision medicine style of practice to ensure efficient flow of patient care through the hospital.
What We Offer
- A supportive, collaborative team environment guided by our STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.
- Flexible job plans designed for continuity of care and sustainable work‑life balance.
- Opportunities to lead and innovate in service delivery, with protected time for professional activities.
- The chance to develop your own areas of clinical interest and shape the future of respiratory care in Swindon.
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