Job summary Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is seeking a Respiratory Consultant to join our fantastic team of 30 NHS and academic consultants. Together, we deliver exceptional general and specialist Respiratory services to the vibrant community of Nottinghamshire and beyond. This exciting position also provides a unique opportunity to spend up to two sessions (8 hours) per week focusing on research, leadership or medical education (Career Development Programme). You will be joining a dynamic & dedicated team of professionals providing outstanding Respiratory care and delivering internationally recognised Respiratory research within the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre,which is a partnership between NUH and the University of Nottingham. NUH is the fourth largest acute Trust within the UK, with a busy emergency department at Queen's Medical Centre, which is a level 1 Trauma Centre. NUH provides services to 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and surrounding communities, and specialist services to a further 3-4 million across the region and nationally. Applicants must have GMC registration and be eligible to be included on the Specialist Register. Sub-specialty interests could also be accommodated. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues to provide inpatient care for patients on one of our five respiratory wards. They will also conduct outpatient clinics focusing on General Respiratory, plus one or more out of asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, ILD, complex ventilation or sleep, working alongside our specialist nurses and clinicians as well as research teams. The successful candidate will also take part in on-calls on the Respiratory Assessment Unit (RAU), when they will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care for a period of 24 hours. This will include morning and afternoon post-take ward rounds. Respiratory consultants also provide in-reach support to Queen's campus, and the successful applicant will be part of the rotating team which, working alongside our Registrars and ACPs, reviews and advises on patients at Queens with a respiratory need. The precise job plan will be tailored to service needs and the sub-specialty interests/expertise of the applicant. Any consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over £1billion and over 17,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire. NUH has a national and international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education and innovation. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our free 24 hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks On site day nursery Amazon parcel collection points Secure cycle facilities Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services Salary sacrifice schemes Cycle to work and travel passes NHS discounts Relocation expenses up to £8,000 may be available to successful candidates. Date posted 22 January 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 164-6911399 Job locations City Hospital Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for details about the role and main responsibilities. Sherif Gonem (sherifmohammednabil.gonemnhs.net) Anna Rich (annal.richnhs.net) Syeda Jafri (syeda.jafrinhs.net) Alison Gill (alison.gill12nhs.net) We actively encourage that potential applicants reach out to discuss the post in more detail. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for details about the role and main responsibilities. Sherif Gonem (sherifmohammednabil.gonemnhs.net) Anna Rich (annal.richnhs.net) Syeda Jafri (syeda.jafrinhs.net) Alison Gill (alison.gill12nhs.net) We actively encourage that potential applicants reach out to discuss the post in more detail. Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Full GMC registration Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Professional Qualifications/Development Essential MBBS, MBChB or equivalent MRCP Desirable Higher professional degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Clinical Skills/Experience Essential Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description. Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals. Management Skills Essential Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery. Able to work in a team. Personal Skills/Qualities Essential Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Teaching, Audit & Research Essential Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively. Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Full GMC registration Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Professional Qualifications/Development Essential MBBS, MBChB or equivalent MRCP Desirable Higher professional degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Clinical Skills/Experience Essential Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description. Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals. Management Skills Essential Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery. Able to work in a team. Personal Skills/Qualities Essential Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Teaching, Audit & Research Essential Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Hospital Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)