Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Closing date: 01 May 2026

Applications are invited for a post as consultant in respiratory medicine. This is a replacement post due to retirement within the team, joining a team of 14 consultants currently providing elective and non elective services from two acute hospital sites in South Tyneside and Sunderland. The team is supported by specialist nurses and provides care for a local population of nearly half a million people, with a high prevalence of acute and chronic respiratory disease. Predominantly a young department, the team is dynamic and friendly with plans in place for further service expansion and development of sub specialty care for the local population.

Candidates with general respiratory experience are invited to apply, and a range of sub speciality interests can be accommodated. Job plans can be tailored to individuals to include special interests and flexible working. The trust supports two local medical schools with opportunities to become involved in teaching and hosts a number of doctors in higher specialty training, along with medical and nursing students.

12.5 PA (10 PA plus an additional 0.5)

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work across South Tyneside Hospital or Sunderland Royal Hospital depending on experience. The department is working towards a single team model of care, and there are plans to develop further cross site working. Elective and non elective activity is provided on both sites, with opportunities to become involved more closely with recent service developments such as the Targeted Lung Health Check, a Virtual Ward and plans for combined Infectious Disease and Respiratory Specialty clinics.

Consultants will have the opportunity to be involved in research and to become part of a research team including Specialist Respiratory Research Nurses.

All Consultants will have time to participate in weekly MDTs, regular departmental meetings and to lead in their specific specialty interest field.

We are looking for a colleague who fits in with the trust values and works well as a dedicated team worker, compassionate, honest and respectful practitioner.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Work within the leadership of and direction set for the Thoracic Medicine services of South Tyneside & Sunderland and act as a source of advice both within and outwith the Trust (if appropriate).

In conjunction with the Directorate teams, assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service to maintain the management and follow up of patients with chest and acute general medical conditions.

Develop good working relationships within the Trust, with Primary Care, and with regional specialty colleagues.

Person Specification Teaching and Education

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
• Qualification in medical education.

Audit and Research

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in quality improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multi disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
• Experience of clinical research.
• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.

Management and Administrative Experience

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
• Management course and / or certificate.

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC there is flexibility with the 6 month period with Executive Medical Director approval .

Clinical Experience

• Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post.
• Evidence of clinical audit.
• Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
• Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
• Success in obtaining funding for research.
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
• An area of sub specialty interest/experience.

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust