Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
A full time (10 PA) substantive post, as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with unselected general medicine on call (excluding acute cardiology and...
The Respiratory team won the Trust award of Acute Healthcare team of the Year; and the Consultant Lead won the Trust Leadership award in 2021.
We are looking to expand to provide a training for our formal Respiratory Specialist Unit for NIV, which is in place now; to aid our admission avoidance service; and to support respiratory outpatients to. All applicants within 6 months of CCT at interview date are welcome and all other subspecialist interests would be considered, and mentored. Less than full time working will be considered and welcomed.
The Respiratory Team has approximately 45 inpatients. 2 consultants run the 2 wards on rotation. 3 registrars and 2 IMT from the HETV/Oxford rotation and 9 juniors support the wards. We provide COPD and COVID early supported discharge.
We have weekend daytime on call for the respiratory wards giving 7/7 Respiratory cover; and take part in the acute general medicine on call during the week. There has been a large investment in Acute Medicine with a reconfiguration of the urgent care pathway, and appointment of new Acute Physicians. Sub-specialty outpatient clinics exist for lung cancer, pleural, cough/airways and TB. We work very much as a team of consultants with MDT meetings, and have commitment to teaching all grades of doctors.
Programmed Activity
Number Ward cover and outpatient activity including administrative activity
(IP Admin 1PA and OP Admin 1PA)
6.2
Acute Medicine On call (1 in 23 weekday front door cover)
1
Respiratory weekend cover 1:8
0.8
Supporting professional activities- Appraisal and CPD including revalidation, audit and governance/subspecialist lead role
1.5
SPA Medical education ES and CS role
0.5
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 10
The successful candidate would be asked to take up a clinical lead role, with guidance from the current consultants. Some lead roles (e.g. Simulation Lead) have additional PAs attached to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid Driving Licence.
A consultant colleague from another dept will be allocated to the successful candidate to act as a mentor.
More detailed job description is attached to this advert.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications and MRCP all parts
- CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree PhD or MD or equivalent- desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- General training in Respiratory Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
- Bronchoscopy skills to CCT level
- Pleural Ultrasound Skills to Level 1
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- 5 years WTE minimum
CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstration of strong leadership skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Communication skills training
- Management training and experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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