Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with general medical accreditation based at Richard's Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Department with a regional reputation for excellence.

The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of respiratory consultants providing both general and specialist respiratory services. They will also contribute to the General Medical on call rota.

The appointed candidate will join a growing Respiratory Department and work alongside our team of dedicated administrative staff, respiratory physiologists, chronic respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory and TB nurses, lung care nurses and our oxygen team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future Respiratory service at UHS West which will include dedicated respiratory high care, and a comprehensive respiratory integrated care service.

Applications for LTFT working are also welcomed and can be discussed with prospective candidates.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the respiratory inpatient and outpatient service at St Richard's Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites in Worthing, Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton.

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day to day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation.
• Undertake outpatient activity across the respiratory speciality including cancer, and relevant sub specialties.
• Be included on the on-call rota for GIM. Currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis. Less frequency for weekdays.
• Be an active member of the Respiratory Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.
• Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within the job plan.
• Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Respiratory educational program.
• There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.
• Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD, Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation.

About us

At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant.

Prosed interview date: May 2026

Person Specification Experience/Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Respiratory and General Medicine or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC Date
• Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Sleep study and Respiratory function test interpretation
• Bronchoscopy and Pleural procedure competent
• Experience in General Medical Specialties

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource Constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised Teaching Qualification

Academic & Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)