Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

This Trust in East Anglia is seeking a Respiratory Medicine Consultant to join their close-knit team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing excellent patient care and would like the opportunity to contribute to medical student teaching.

Role and Responsibilities

• On call duties
• Inpatient care, including conducting ward rounds and offering specialist advice to other
• MDT meetings attendance
• Performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
• Collaborating closely with other medical specialties to manage complex respiratory cases and contribute to multidisciplinary care plans.
• Supporting and supervising junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals in the department, providing guidance and ensuring high standards of clinical care.
• Implementing the Trust’s Clinical Governance programme, participating in clinical audits and quality improvement projects, helping to develop and refine care protocols, guidelines, and pathways for respiratory services.

The Hospital

This Trust treats more than one million patients from the local area and neighbouring counties. As a University teaching hospital, this site prides itself on fostering a supportive working environment for staff, encouraging ongoing professional development, research, and collaboration across departments to provide the best possible care for its patients. It also boasts a wide range of specialist services, offering over 500 beds across the different departments.

The respiratory medicine department plays a key role in the hospital’s services, offering both inpatient and outpatient care. The department is fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic tools, ensuring that patients receive the most accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. The Trust is highly regarded for its commitment to quality and patient-centered care, and the respiratory department is a vital part of this, with a focus on delivering exceptional respiratory care across a variety of specialisms.

The Location

The role is based in a historic city in the heart of East Anglia, offering a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. The area boasts a vibrant arts scene, alongside excellent shopping and dining options, providing a high quality of life for its residents. The town itself has a rich cultural history and is known for its welcoming community and excellent local amenities. With a population of around 145,000, the town is a significant cultural and economic hub within its region.

Whether you're looking for outdoor activities, scenic parks, or cultural events, the area offers something for everyone. For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors, the surrounding region offers beautiful countryside, nature reserves, and waterways, perfect for hiking and cycling. The cost of living in the town is generally lower than in larger cities, which makes it a great option for those looking for an affordable yet vibrant place to live.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Accreditation in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine
• Training and experience CCT in respiratory and general internal medicine
• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Bronchoscopy experience
• Experience equivalent to 5 years training within NHS

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
• MD / PHD

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.