Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory Consultant
Grade: Consultant
Location: West Midlands
Working Hours: Full-time, 10 PAs (with flexibility for part-time applicants)
Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum

About the Role

This Trust is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing department with access to advanced respiratory diagnostics and procedures, including EBUS, thoracoscopy, and strong support for ILD, pleural, and sleep/ventilation services.
We are expanding and welcome applicants with subspecialty interests in sleep medicine, ventilation, lung cancer, or other areas. Flexible contracts and additional PAs are available to support work-life balance and professional development.

Requirements

• Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of interview)
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and Fellowship of a Royal College (e.g., FRCP)
• Subspecialty interest in sleep/ventilation, lung cancer, or interventional respiratory medicine is desirable

Typical Job Plan and Duties
A standard job plan includes:

• Providing high-quality care in respiratory medicine and general internal medicine
• Participating in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Engaging in medical teaching, training, and appraisal of junior staff
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, and service development
• Participating in annual appraisal, job planning, and revalidation
• Supporting the development of respiratory services across the Trust

About the Department

• A friendly, ambitious, and multidisciplinary team including consultants, specialist nurses, and advanced care practitioners
• Services include interventional bronchoscopy (EBUS, thoracoscopy), sleep and ventilation, ILD, and pleural disease
• Strong emphasis on teaching, research, and clinical leadership
• No acute medicine ward rounds; light 1:6 weekend rota
• Opportunities for additional specialty or management PAs and flexible working arrangements

About the Hospital

A small, friendly, and ambitious organisation serving the local population. Proud to be one of the few integrated health and social care providers in the NHS, offering a wide range of services from acute hospital care to community and mental health services. A modern facility with strong links to regional centres in Worcester and Birmingham.

Why Live Here?

The area offers the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, canoeing, or exploring historic towns, there is something for everyone. The city boasts excellent schools, cultural venues, artisan food markets, and easy access to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.