Job summary Consultant in Respiratory Medicine York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is excited to invite applications for the position of Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a special interest in Lung Cancer. This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive and innovative team that is focused on advancing lung cancer services and improving patient outcomes. Our department is undertaking significant advancements, including the introduction of the Targeted Lung Health Check Cancer Screening across the region. Alongside this we are developing our Pleural and EBUS services. These developments are central to our mission of providing exceptional, patient-focused care and enhancing support for people affected by lung cancer. Main duties of the job We areseeking motivated, dynamic, and collaborative individuals to contribute to the ongoing development of our inpatient and outpatient respiratory services. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping service delivery while upholding the highest standards of clinical care. Our lung cancer service, which diagnoses over 400 cases annually, is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including colleagues from tertiary surgical centres, oncology therapies, and a specialist nursing and administrative team. We are excited to be launching a lung cancer screening service this year, in collaboration with our Cancer Alliance partners. Additionally, we are expanding our Pleural Service to streamline diagnostic pathways and enhance the patient experience for those requiring pleural procedures such as intrapleural catheters (IPC). Candidates will have the opportunity to further develop their expertise in lung cancer care, pleural disease, and interventional procedures (such as endobronchial ultrasound and IPC insertions), along with involvement in future service developments such as thoracoscopy. We are committed to excellence and seek consultants who are passionate about driving service improvements and advancing patient care. If you're eager to make a difference in lung cancer care and respiratory medicine, we would love to hear from you. About us WORKING FOR OUR ORGANISATION York is situated in a fantastic part of the country, home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the historic city of York, which is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. We have excellent transport links to Manchester, London, and Edinburgh, as well as great local schools. We are happy to support with relocation, and there is a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000 available. York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community, and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, Northeast Yorkshire, and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, including Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region, and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites. Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe, effective care to the population we serve. In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and wellbeing support, financial schemes, and discounts. To support your learning and development, you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 over three years, along with support from our dedicated learning and development team. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-7091102-C-M-Y-A Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description attached Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible. Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description attached Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a medical qualification Registered with and hold a licence to practice with the GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine or General Medicine via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights (within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent) Experience in Respiratory Medicine Desirable Substantive NHS experience MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical practice/ competence Essential Able to demonstrate a high level of Respiratory clinical experience and skill Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Teaching & supervision Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Leadership Essential Capable of building trust and confidence Able & willing to take on leadership roles Ability to organise and manage the department targets Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a medical qualification Registered with and hold a licence to practice with the GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine or General Medicine via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights (within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent) Experience in Respiratory Medicine Desirable Substantive NHS experience MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical practice/ competence Essential Able to demonstrate a high level of Respiratory clinical experience and skill Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Teaching & supervision Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Leadership Essential Capable of building trust and confidence Able & willing to take on leadership roles Ability to organise and manage the department targets 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)