Paediatrics Consultant - Interest in Respiratory Medicine

A brilliant NHS Trust in the South West of England is seeking a Consultant in Paediatrics with a specialist interest in Respiratory Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, with access to outstanding facilities. 

Role and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality care in both general paediatrics and paediatric respiratory medicine. The post forms part of a wider strategy to expand and enhance respiratory services across the region. Alongside your sub-specialty focus, you will contribute to the general paediatrics rota and provide input to acute and out-of-hours care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing consultant-led care in general paediatrics and respiratory medicine.
• Participation in a 1:9 non-resident on-call rota for general paediatrics, with separate consultants covering neonatology.
• Evening consultant shifts (17:00–21:30) on weekdays, compensated with time off in lieu.
• Outpatient respiratory clinics, including adolescent transitional care and joint clinics with ENT and neuromuscular services.
• Ward rounds and short-stay paediatric admissions management.
• Teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
• Involvement in service development, clinical governance, research, and audit activities.

The role is supported by a robust multidisciplinary team including respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, and specialist clinical staff.

The job plan comprises 10 programmed activities, with approximately 8 for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting professional activities such as teaching, audit, and management duties.

The Hospital

This opportunity is based within a leading Trust, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people, significantly increasing during the holiday season. The Trust encompasses three main hospital sites and provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services.

Key facilities and services include:

• A 29-bed Children’s Unit, including three HDU beds and a dedicated Paediatric Assessment Unit.
• A 20-cot Level 2 Neonatal Unit (LNU), offering ICU, HDU, and SCBU cots.
• A 25-bed Transitional Care Ward.
• A 10-bed Adolescent Ward, staffed by experienced adolescent care nurses.
• Specialist clinics in endocrinology, oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and more.

The paediatric respiratory service is well-developed and offers care for children with conditions such as cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, sleep-disordered breathing, and neuromuscular respiratory failure. Diagnostic and therapeutic services include home ventilation, capnography, fitness to fly testing and biologic therapies.

The hospital is a recognised teaching centre affiliated with a Russell Group medical school. Facilities include a modern academic building housing teaching spaces, research facilities and a medical library. Opportunities to be involved in medical education and research are well supported.

The Location

The hospital is located in a vibrant city in the South West of England, renowned for its natural beauty and high quality of life. The surrounding area offers a mix of rural countryside, coastal towns and picturesque villages. It is a popular location for families and professionals alike, offering:

• Excellent transport links, including rail services to London and flights from a nearby airport
• A rich cultural and historical heritage, with museums, galleries, and theatres
• A thriving culinary scene with independent restaurants and cafes
• Outdoor lifestyle opportunities including surfing, sailing, hiking and equestrian activities
• Excellent schools and family-friendly amenities

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Paediatrics or equivalent (or eligibility within six months of interview)
• Valid APLS and NLS certifications
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• Evidence of clinical experience and enthusiasm for general paediatrics and respiratory medicine
• Fluency in English (IELTS 7.5 equivalent)
• Experience in medical education and supervision
• Evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance

Desirable Criteria:

• SPIN module in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
• Higher qualifications (e.g. MD, MSc)
• Experience in research and clinical publication
• Management experience or willingness to undertake leadership roles
• Evidence of clinical innovation or development projects

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

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to apply@bdiresourcing.com or use the form below to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!